Re: Starting trouble help needed.

[Ken Ames <ameskg@xxxxxxxxx>]

Sounds to me like the problem is not fuel, but ignition. In the 'start' position
the ignition resistor wire is bypassed at the starter relay. It would seem the
the resistor wire is broken/disconnected at some point since it won't run in the
'run' position.
 
Ken Ames

Quoting John W Rosa <JohnRosa@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>:

> I was taking my Hornet for a ride the other day and had to 
> tow it home because of a starting problem I haven't 
> encountered before. Read on if you think you can help figure 
> out the issue.
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> The car started up fine when cold, with it's usual tendency 
> to stall 'til a minute or two has passed. Toying with the 
> pedal is enough to keep her running those first couple of 
> minutes.
> 
> I drove it for about 10 minutes when I stopped at a store to 
> grab a drink. When I came out, the car cranked, but did not 
> fire up. It did fire somewhat, but only as long as the key 
> remained in the start position, meaning the starter was still 
> engaging. But as soon as allowed to return to the 'run' 
> position, the car stalled.
> 
> I popped off the air cleaner lid, and closed the choke. Now it 
> would only crank with no sign of firing.
> 
> Propping the choke open again meant it would again fire as long 
> as the starter was engaged.
> 
> A bit of starter fluid spray was no help.
> 
> After it was towed home, I swapped the fuel filter, plugs, 
> points and condenser, but the issue remains unchanged.
> 
> Any ideas where to go next?
> 
> John
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