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Old Sep 3, 2012 | 06:19 PM
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Default heep won't start :(

Tried starting it this morning and cranked just didn't want to start, got a new distributer cap and ignition coil and still nothing, anyone know what it could be? Last night it ran fine so I don't know what it might be
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Old Sep 3, 2012 | 06:50 PM
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check the crank postion sensor
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Old Sep 3, 2012 | 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by stang65
check the crank postion sensor
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Mine did the same a couple of weeks ago. Wiggled the CPS and fired right up. Just replaced it today.
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Old Sep 3, 2012 | 07:43 PM
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Mine did the same a couple of weeks ago. Wiggled the CPS and fired right up. Just replaced it today.
its a PITA unless oyu got small hands or you drop the cross member and use a extention
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Old Sep 3, 2012 | 08:42 PM
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Yeah... Those friggin bolts had me using some of my old Army words!!! But, determination prevailed.
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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 05:29 AM
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Alright sweet, thanks I'll check it out today after work
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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 09:27 PM
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Soo crank sensore distributer pickup coil ignition coil have all been replaced and still nothing not even spark at the plugs
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