Weak Spark...wait...no.Something else

nick_s · Post by **nick_s** » Wed Jan 15, 2014 6:00 pm

This sounds bang on as to what happened with mine, with Honda diagnosing (and fixing) an earthing issue. I know you've made reference to earths, I assume all have been checked and found to be good?

Post by **RattyMcClelland** » Wed Jan 15, 2014 6:18 pm

My earths are fine. They always have been. I forgot but i have always had a 0awg cable installed from the engine block/tranny to the chassis when i did the big 3 upgrade and battery relocation as well as other grounds..

All i can assume is i initially didnt have spark due to something in the dizzy and now my excessive cranking has caused a monsoon in my cylinders since the spark plugs were wetter than nitin on heat.

I may have to somehow disconnect the injectors which is difficult with te charger in the way and remove the plugs and let the fuel compress out and then try cranking with the plugs in and then the injectors clicked back in place.

Post by **Vtecmec** » Wed Jan 15, 2014 6:25 pm

You could disconnect the main relay to stop the fuel pump doing its thing if getting to the injectors is difficult. Or take your spark plugs out and leave it for a few days allowing the fuel to evaporate?

Post by **RattyMcClelland** » Wed Jan 15, 2014 6:33 pm

Vtecmec wrote:You could disconnect the main relay to stop the fuel pump doing its thing if getting to the injectors is difficult. Or take your spark plugs out and leave it for a few days allowing the fuel to evaporate?

Ok i can disconnect the main relay. I can leave the plugs out but just worried about condensation?
But good idea.

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Wed Jan 15, 2014 9:43 pm

If you're worried about condensation, you can always go for the quick method with the spark plugs out and borrow your fiance's hairdryer

Post by **Thebusofwoe** » Wed Jan 15, 2014 10:35 pm

Take plugs out. Douse in brake cleaner, set them alight. Burn baby burn lol. Crank motor over without plugs in for 20-30 seconds. Put plugs back in dry, then make sure you got a good battery and crank that mother.

Post by **RattyMcClelland** » Wed Jan 15, 2014 10:48 pm

Do i need to put any oil into the cylinders. Soaky McCpiston rings and all that jazzle.

Plugs are out anyway and the spark plug cover is on so there should be any wetness.

Post by **Thebusofwoe** » Wed Jan 15, 2014 11:05 pm

Nah wouldn't bother. It will be ok id imagine.

Post by **Thebusofwoe** » Wed Jan 15, 2014 11:06 pm

Just a quick one, did it sound normal when you tried starting it before you took plugs out?? Like did it sound like a no compression sound?? Or did it sound like it had compression??

Post by **RattyMcClelland** » Thu Jan 16, 2014 12:22 am

It's sounded like a flooded engine Tbh. It sounded normal until it stopped igniting almost like a old school car.