Will not start!

[LeeM]

Trying to get my freshly rebuilt 85 carrera started.
Checked plug leads and spark, fuel pump and fuel pressure, throttle sensor switch.
I get the occasional back fire, but that's all.

Any one got any ideas?

[pete3799]

Distributor clocked correctly?
Plug wires in proper order?

[Flat6pac]

Check flywheel sensor, switch them around. The flywheel sensors are the same but send different info.
Bruce

[Henry Schmidt]

Originally Posted by Flat6pac

Check flywheel sensor, switch them around. The flywheel sensors are the same but send different info.
Bruce

Nice call Bruce, my guess as well.

[LeeM]

Checked the cam timing and plug leads several times.
Replaced the fuel pump in desperation.
Switched the flywheel sensors around and it sounds worse.
Replaced the throttle position switch.
I can only hear one injector ticking, so have just pulled them all and sent them to be checked.

I'm going away for a week tomorrow so I will have to wait to see if this works.

Thankyou for the advice so far.
Lee.

[Henry Schmidt]

How long was your engine apart?
It is not uncommon for injectors to stick closed after sitting for a few months.
You can stimulate them with a short 12 volt burst from a secondary source.

One more thought: The ground cluster on the left side of the manifold is easily overlooked. Just a thought