tried to get this fired again tonight. failed again.
when I first hit it, it ran for half a second and died, would not refire. I bypassed the ECM and it will now nearly fire consistently so that's probably shot. I pulled the stepper motor off the Carter BBD carb and ran the needles all the way out as suggested, but it's possible it would need further turning from there. Tried to pull the cap to look at the rotor and can't get the more difficult rear screw to break free. Turns over a little slowly with MUCH electrical load (judging from cable heat and interior lights going almost completely out even with battery charger connected on 'start'), seems the engine doesn't turn over well/ starter issues/ something. I pulled the easy belt and the AC and alt spin freely. Would have to be water pump or PS pump if it's accessory related.
Will probably pull the other belt and check that out next and I expect to find no issues.
Haven't pulled plugs yet, that's probably after to see how it spins with no compression.
Don't want to pull a starter on a CAR that I can't drive up onto ramps, but that may be something to do too after that.
I should check the oil for fuel again, haven't done that lately.
starting fluid doesn't help it out.
Tried it again just now after a good 2 hour cool down and it was still a little sluggish cranking. It's right about at that speed where you start to worry about things not starting.
