Cascade Crew

DyskoChris83 · Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2006 11:46 pm Post subject: Staring problems still.

OK about a month ago I posted about how i changed my spark plugs on my car it ran fine for about 10-15 minutes then it acted like it was running out fo gas (ironic i was otw to gas station) then all the sudden it died. So i ran up to shell got gas and put it in the car. nothign happened, So my dad and I checked and we werent getting any spark through any of the spark plug wires. Well now a had a friend come over and all the sudden we got a Spark (tiny one i dont know if it would be enough to do anything). still wont start so he checked cap and rotor said that he doubts it that but i should replace it anyways. He pulled one of my spark plugs out from the front of the engine And they were filled with gas all black and looked charred (remember these brand new plugs). im really stumped on what it could be and its REALLY important i get it running again, Because now that my apartment managers knwo its not running They're threatening to tow it. Any help is Greatly appreciated. (sorry for bad typing my fingers are retarded i think).

DyskoChris83 · Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2006 11:49 pm Post subject:

Sorry Dont know if this helps anything But i have a almost complete stock 1983 Z28 305 (only thing thats different is when motor was rebuilt it was bored out and has different crank and cam shaft i believe) Think a possibility is the carbs bad? Majority fo the time i have to pump gas SO many times it not even funny. sorry if i dont give good description Etc.

iansane · Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 12:36 am Post subject:

Well if the plugs are covered in gas i'd be looking at why you're not getting spark first. Did you swap carb/manifolds yet? I remember you posting about wanting to do that...

Xophertony · Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 1:11 am Post subject:

god i hate appartments. if it's not an eysore what do they care. i PAY for a carport space and they thretened to tow my 2.8. now that the trip permits expired (as of today) i wonder how long it will sit before they send me another notice.

aaron_sK · Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 1:26 am Post subject:

Coil? I forget if it's on the cap in '83.

The reason your plugs are fouled is because they were not heated up enough to burn the sh** off before it died.

If you still have the old parts, try re-using your old plugs and wires on the car. Might have gotten a defective item.

DyskoChris83 · Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 10:52 am Post subject:

I havent put int he new carb and manifold yet i was pricing shops to do so but i think im gonna attempt it one day. I dont have my old plugs anymore. Should i try changing the distributor ( guy i bought new manifold n carb from threw it in) ? yeah managers here are a pain we been living here forever and they know the sitiaution on the car but they dont care. Car doesnt have flat tires doesnt look like it doesnt run because i sweep underneath it They just hate me i guess. because theres been TONs of other cars just sitting and they know about them not running.

Xophertony · Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 1:45 pm Post subject:

as odd as this sounds its prejudice against f-bodys. there has been a pickup parked in a general space SINCE I MOVED HERE in october. no tow.

but if a firebird does not move... it's an eyesore. or if a camaro does not run... it's the whole redneck car thing. they think we are all ghetto because we drive fbodys. if they are not in the nicest condition they are "run down beaters" if they are two nice the are "drug cars" it sucks.

Quasi-Traction · Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 4:31 pm Post subject:

Was it a Ford pickup by any chance?......everyone knows those aren't supposed to run, they're just supposed to sit in your backyard and have weeds grow around/in them. Like a giant plant box!

Xophertony · Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 4:41 pm Post subject:

i think it's a dodge it's orange and rust colored

Al Hasse · Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 4:48 pm Post subject:

DyskoChris83 · Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 7:59 pm Post subject:

Haha Actually one is a beat down white lincoln, One is a full size black and Rust ford Van and other is a suburu Wagon. I friend of mine suggested maybe my timing jumped. I have no idea. i feal like a redneck though i have new carb/intake air filter cover and msd 6A ignition in a box right as you open the door, Then on my back porch i have a low rise camaro spoiler and a set of american racing rims. then in the closet i have my kicker subs 2 speaker boxes and a small edelbrock air cleaner.

Xophertony · Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 8:12 pm Post subject:

i have two complete sets of wheels in my bedroom in my appartment. as well as half a closet of random crap

Quasi-Traction · Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2006 8:45 am Post subject:

You should see my basement.........I keep all kinds of weird stuff down there...Including my Trunk Monkey's cage.