fj80 question

[xjay]

in the process of building an 80
motor would not start
local mechanic said it has jumped time
what now?
i just have the cage to build, tie up a couple loose ends and it would have been ready to go
kinda at a stand still now????
any suggestions????

 

[72Rockcruiser]

What year is it? Does it have any codes? I doubt it has jumped time, Never seen one do that. Have you checked for fuel/spark/etc.? It ran when you bought it right?

 

[xjay]

91 ran like new, has fuel and spark
dont know about codes

 

[CTRaceWorx]

80's eat computers, ran into that a couple times. If that's not the case spray some brake cleaner or starter fluid in the intake and try to start it.
If that model has a cold start injector make sure its not sticking open or not opening at all. There is a TSB for the cold start injector time switch that could possibly be the issue but I doubt it.
Also if I remember correctly the timing mark is on the flywheel(can't remember if that was on the earlier F motors only)that will tell you if your distributor placement is off.
Let us know what you find. One last thing, have you messed with the AFM?

 

[chromerunner]

nice 80 ...looks a little different than the last time i seen it.







sorry i have no usefull info.

 

[72Rockcruiser]

http://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/252189-3fe-no-start-issue.html

Ck dis out. Good info.

 

[xjay]

anyone willing to come a look at this thing, or if you arent too far i can haul it to you.

 

[72Rockcruiser]

anyone willing to come a look at this thing, or if you arent too far i can haul it to you.

Jeremy, Call me 704 264 5356