Hot start problem - What else can I do?

[cobram at juno.com]

"scott miller" <macatawa at hotmail.com> writes:

> Some more components I was told to check for my hot start problem:

The post was in reference to a V8Q, the V8Q has little/nothing in common
with the engine systems on other type 44's.  The following observations
are valid for the V8Q:

> Oxygen sensor

Will not cause hard starting. Does causes surging, lousy mileage and
running rich among other things.

> Hall effect sensor on distributor (loose/dirty connector)

The V8Q will start right up with the hall effect sensor completely
disconnected, it will run and drive all day in this condition.  The
Motronic unit goes to a preprogrammed default value in the presence of
no-signal or out of parameter signal.

> Vacuum lines & connectors (soften when hot)

Would be easy to check, as the V8Q has maybe 3 of them, but even when
disconnected, the Motronic unit doesn't seem to be too bothered with
false air on startup.

> Loose distributor

Two on the V8Q, mounted horizontally, would spew oil if loose long before
any other problems could occur.

> Distributor drive cam on crank ($!)

V8Q distributors are fed by the Camshafts.  They fit into milled slots in
cams, no gears.

BCNU,
Cobram at Juno.Com
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