[logician]

Time to play Click and Clack. I picked up what appears to be a completely unmolested '84 Carrera recently. But car won't start. Here's what I know:

0) Car does not show any signs of catching. Not the slightest hint of a cough.

1) Car cranks really well.

2) A timing light on the #1 plug wire shows it's getting spark.

3) When I jump 12V directly to the fuel pump fuse I can hear the pump running. Don't know if it's pumping, though.

4) When I crank the engine, I can see 12V being supplied to the fuel pump fuse.

5) Tank indicates 1/2 full.

6) I *don't* smell any gas in the exhaust after cranking for a while (30 seconds). Implies zero fuel being injected.

7) The car came with a spare DME relay that looks new, but I have no knowledge of it's condition. Swapping that DME relay in doesn't help.

My conclusions based on this info:

a) The DME relay is working to supply power to the fuel pump.

b) The fuel pump is running when I crank the engine, but I don't know if its actually pumping fluid.

What are the likely problems that would prevent the car from starting?

Thanks!
-Juan