Depends on the engine in particular. Since it turned over, that's a good start! I would suggest carb cleaner in the intake to see if it brings it to life. If the engine was carbuerated I would suggest a splash of gas down the carbuerrator - same line of thinking.
Brian On 12/28/05, Trampas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > First determine if problem is fuel, fire, compression or timing. Remove > air > intake from throttle body, spray a little carb cleaner or ether in > throttle > body, if engine starts then problem is fuel. If not then it is fire, > compression or timing. > > Assuming problem is fuel, the next step is to check fuel pressure, there > is > a Schrader valve on fuel rail for checking fuel pressure. Screw on a fuel > pressure gauge, cycle key a few times leaving key on for about 2 seconds > each time. Fuel pressure should read around 40psi if not then check fuel > filters and fuel pump(s), yes some of the Fords had two pumps one in tank > and high pressure on frame. Also check inerti switch (accident fuel cut > off > switch) usually on passenger foot well under dash). > > OK assuming pressure is ok get a sample of fuel in a clear container, look > for rust and water in fuel. This is actually the most common problem. The > fuel filter rusts out and then rust plugs up screens on the injectors. If > you find rust then you need to remove upper intake and fuel injectors. > Then > you can usually turn injectors upside down and tap out the rust from the > screens. Then check each injector before putting back in for flow. With > fuel > rail off jumper the fuel pump relay (green relay) and let fuel pump run > and > pump old gunk into container for disposal. Replace injectors fuel filter > and > gas and try again. > > Trampas > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2005 7:07 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [MBZ] I need help starting an engine which would not start > after sitting for three years!! > > Since the van has sat for such a long time the other thing you could try > is > change the plugs out and a new air filter if its clogged. Other than > removing the fuel tank and injectors you could also fill the tank with as > much fresh gas as you can get. Remove the breather hose near the intake > and > check for obstructions as well as the throttle body and make sure its not > sticking and there is no build up on the throttle plates. Any vehicle that > has sat for that long, its anyones guess what critters could have made a > home in your air intake. > > 69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles > 72 350SL 108,000 Miles > 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion > 1999 Mazda Miata > > > -----Original Message----- > From: kayoooh @ gmail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Wed, 28 Dec 2005 04:44:17 -0600 > Subject: [MBZ] I need help starting an engine which would not start after > sitting for three years!! > > > Hello Listers, > > This is for the Gasoline engine experts among us. > > I have a 1999 Ford E 250 van which has not been started for almost the > past > three years, at the time, it was parked with a quarter tank of gas. > Today I made an attempt to start it with a brand new battery but no matter > how long I cranked it would not budge, ecept for the rare appearance of > wanting to catch. > Out of desperation and not wanting to face my fears head on, I went to > AutoZone and bought two bottles of Techron gas treatment and a bottle of > the > same by Gumout and another which I forget the name of now but has an S3 in > it's name or so I think. > > Anyway, I dumped ALL of the above in the tank and rocked the van, so did > two > of my kids, for what seemed like an eternity (hoping to mix the stuff I > poured in the tank with the old gasoline) but still, it would not start. > I could hear the electric fuel pump buzzing and the relay clicking so at > least I know the pump is operating. > > Now what I fear is that either the pickup screen inside the tank is > plugged > with gum and varnish or the injectors are plugged with same or both are! > > Does any of you know of a certain peculiarity of a Ford motor, or any > gasoline motor for that matter, which would cause this and what can be > done > about it other than dropping the gas tank and yanking the injectors out > (which is a bear on this particular vehicle). > Is there a proven concoction which would loosen or soften the stuff > causing > this (assuming it is gum/varnish which is causing it)? > > I know that the causes could be many but any input you can provide will be > greatly appreciated and may help resolve this issue. > > Thank you, > > Omar. > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.striplin.net > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > ___________________________________________________ > Try the New Netscape Mail Today! > Virtually Spam-Free | More Storage | Import Your Contact List > http://mail.netscape.com > _______________________________________ > http://www.striplin.net > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.striplin.net > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net >
