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Stoney13 · Joined: 02 Feb 2011 Posts: 35 Location: Brandon MB

Cranks and cranks and cranks and no start. This bloody cis is useless one fix leads to a new problem. Going carb now forsure.
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I am car biased. Not brand wise or motor size. I don't like crap plain and simple.

1978 924 N/A

2011 Ford Ranger

ideola · Joined: 01 Oct 2004 Posts: 15550 Location: Spring Lake MI

Model year and make in your sig please so we don't have to ask you every time.
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erstwhile owner of just about every 924 variant ever made

the_mad_electrician · Joined: 16 Nov 2009 Posts: 1073 Location: Central Georgia

I love my carbs even as poorly tuned as they are! I have had zero starting issues since I got them only an exploded clutch and shreaded timing belt. That being said if I can ever afford an efi system I'm going to drop the carbs in a hurry! That system that bolts to the DCOE manifold I already have would be very nice!
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81 924 N/A

2004 Ranger "Edge"

2005 Mazda 6

Stoney13 · Joined: 02 Feb 2011 Posts: 35 Location: Brandon MB

glad to hear you have good luck with your carbs. If the car doesnt start and drive, its utterly useless to me. It could be because its cold in manitoba, but if my ford starts when its -45, I think the porsche should start when its 0.
Closest I got it to run today was it sputtered while cranking like it wanted to start but just no go.

i think the main problem is, its 30 years old. The cost of replacing my entire CIS system vs. carbs. i think ill wait for the carbs to show up or just find a whole new car and use this one for parts.
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I am car biased. Not brand wise or motor size. I don't like crap plain and simple.

1978 924 N/A

2011 Ford Ranger

garyj19 · Joined: 04 Sep 2005 Posts: 226 Location: Connecticut

it could just be something little... check for spark, check that the fuel pump is running, simple things dont give up on the CIS!
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early 77 924 na

!tom · Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2011 4:09 pm Post subject:

When mine starts to sputter and not start well, I know it's time to replace the plugs.

A Sloppy old engine means they get fouled fairly easily, but I'm running hotter than the recommended plugs (with higher octane fuel), which helps them burn off the crud.

It never gets to -30C around these parts, but with the plugs I put in last month, it fires up instantly below freezing.

Just because you get a spark in air doesn't mean you're getting a decent spark in the combustion chamber. It takes more energy to ionize the compressed gas in your cylinder than air at STP.
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78 924 NA
5-lug

Harm · Joined: 02 Apr 2009 Posts: 1378 Location: Holland

Stoney13 · Joined: 02 Feb 2011 Posts: 35 Location: Brandon MB

By 30 years old I mean. All the rubber and seals, lines etc. Are old. Don't get me wrong Im very impressed by the vehicle when its working. They certainly don't build them like they used to.

The 924 is going on the back burner this year while I finish my garage, and get prepared for a full restoration. Like I said I love the car im 5'7'' and 145lbs. Fits me like a glove. Im looking into megasquirt options as I want a car I can just jump in and drive. Ill be looking for pieces for either megasquirt or carbs.
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I am car biased. Not brand wise or motor size. I don't like crap plain and simple.

1978 924 N/A

2011 Ford Ranger