Tess, I didn't mention this before because if I'm right, you'll hate me.
I was hoping someone else would bring it up.
I strongly suggest you 'access' the fuel level sender on top of your gas
tank - six slotted screws and washers (set them way over to the side
after removing). You'll have two wires (possibly three - the third being
a ground) attached to it. Make a note (as on masking tape) which wire
goes where. Lift it out. The float will be towards the rear so it will
be sort of a wiggle it out. First check to see if the screen around the
lower fuel pump is clogged. Then with a flashlight peer into the bottom.
If it looks nice and shiny then you'll just wonder why I had you do
this. However, if it is rusty to the point there is a bunch of 'stuff'
at the bottom - the tank has to come out. We can talk about that later.
The in-tank fuel pump should be tested (briefly) using your battery charger.
If it does look pretty clean, I suggest you change the fuel filters to
eliminate contaminated fuel or clogged filters as a potential problem.
I might as well include my slight modifications to Russ Neely's good
suggestions regarding the plugs. Do clean around the plugs before
removing them. With tires pumped up, put it in fifth gear, then push it.
If it won't move, then put it in neutral. If you still can't push it,
then the brakes might (likely) be frozen. Lets assume you can push it at
least several inches and with the hood up you can see the alternator or
something turning at the front of the engine. Then it's not frozen. I'd
use a bit of Marvel Mystery Oil in each of the cylinders after you
remove the plugs - even if the engine is turning 'by hand'. After you're
assured it is turning, then turn it over using the starter with the
plugs out - for 30 seconds or so. Unless the plugs look pristine I'd get
new ones. Also unless the electronic Nords need a special plug, I
strongly suggest you use NGK BP6ES' and gap them to whatever your manual
suggests (.030"?).
I'm just trying to help - as the others have - getting you to the point
of eliminating 'all else' but the fuel injection if it remains a
non-starter.
It wouldn't hurt to also change the oil and filter.
Biba
Irwindale, CA USA
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