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littledebbie 12-18-2004 06:37 PM

280se won't start
 
Hi, i have a 1972 280se. It used to run great. Then problems. The engine was rebuilt, but never able to start. Trying again with new mechanic. Same problem ,turns but won't start. He's thinking maybe the relay? Its getting gas, compression ect. Before I invest more money in the wrong part, could some help me with this question?

WANT '71 280SEL 12-18-2004 07:09 PM

it gets gas, but what about spark?
Gas+Spark=explosion=running engine...
Thanks
David

WANT '71 280SEL 12-18-2004 07:10 PM

If it has gas and spark. my bet is on the timing. I bet who ever rebuilt it has the chain a tooth off or the car needs to be timed.
Thanks
David

littledebbie 12-18-2004 09:21 PM

280 se
 
Thanks for the reply, yes it has spark also. I belive they checked the timing also, what about the fuel pump or replacing the relay. Could this be it?

littledebbie 12-18-2004 09:28 PM

280se
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by WANT '71 280SEL
it gets gas, but what about spark?
Gas+Spark=explosion=running engine...
Thanks
David

Thanks Dave, it does get spark, gas and compresssion, I did get a new timing chain when the redid the engine, but it wasn't starting before they rebuilt the engine either. Still wondering if this could be the relay or pump?


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