[T2] Won't start yet all is well

[Al Brase]

I suspect that the cold start injector is not functioning. These are hard
to find new. I'd go thru the procedure to test it. MAYBE it can be cleaned
out with carb spray and repeated triggering. I cleaned out other injectors
this way.
Al

On Sat, Nov 3, 2018 at 10:56 PM thewestyman <zolo at foxinternet.net> wrote:

> Hi to all,
>
> I am new to this forum, usually visit the Vanagon guys.
> But because I have a 1982 van, which has the same engine and system as the
> T2, I come to you and ask if any of you have and idea what to do to solve
> my
> problem.
>
> I have 35 psi fuel pressure,
> good spark,
> detectable electricity at the injectors
> new ambient temp. sensor
>
> My engine won't start.
>
> But it would if I keep on winding the starter for a long time, come back
> later and try again and again, and then it may start.  The battery has to
> be
> constantly charged to keep this going.
>
> I suspect; the injectors are not opening to spray.  Maybe the power is not
> enough to open them, yet there is some.  I checked with a test light only.
> Is it possible that the ground wires are not effective enough?
>
> Where and how should I check?
>
> Thanks to anyone who is brave enough to chime in.
>
> Zoltan
>
> If this did not reach all of the guys, would you please pass this message
> to
> them?
>
>
>