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Originally Posted by Andy_M
I It is getting fuel to the fuel dist block, so I assume it is a spark issue. I am thinking CPS or maybe coil failure. Any comments or wisdom to share anyone? All help is appreciated.......
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Check to see if it has spark during cranking. Easy to do, right? Pull off a boot, connect to a spare loose plug that you ground with a test lead, crank it and look for the blue spark. If there is spark, then it's probably the fuel system.
Pumps should energize for about one second when you turn the key on, and then again upon cranking. Easy to check - just have a helper operate the ignition switch while you stick your head below the rocker panel to listen for the buzz. If no buzz the fuel pump relay or pumps are suspect. If you do hear the buzz check the fuel accumulator and pressure regulator for internal leaks. To do a quick regulator check check disconnect the small 3mm vent line from the regulator to the PCV inlet hose and see if it is wet with fuel.
Search fuel accumluator to find a recent post by me on how to do a simple on the car test. (The accumulator was the cause of my problems.)
If no spark during cranking check the usual suspects like the coil and secondary distribution components, crank position sensor, all electrical connectors and hope it's not the EZL module.
Intermittent problems can be tough to trouble shoot, but they generally get bad enough that you can duplicate them during testing.
I'm curious how you know it's getting fuel to the fuel distributor. Did you hook up a pressure gage?
Duke