[urq] Can't get Gobi runnin'

[DGraber460 at aol.com]

In a message dated 1/7/2006 6:05:32 P.M. Mountain Standard Time,  
jimmiller at insightbb.com writes:

I know  many of you guys on this list have BTDT with most of my urq 
questions/problems  and I'm always grateful that you all take the time to help! 
Well, here I  am again with a CAR DOES NOT START issue. I have gone through 
all the  troubleshooting procedures/sequence and basic engine conditions to be 
checked  according to the Introductory Service Training Information 
(Maintenance and  Adjustments) manual. It has come in handy before but, it seems, that 
all tests  point to the ECU. I still can't believe it (I double-checked 
everything). I  used my spare coil and ignition control unit. I even pulled a plug 
wire and  attached it to a spark detector cranked the engine... no spark. The 
only other  thing I discovered was that the coil wire resistance measured 2200 
ohms and  the manual has it at 800 to 1200. 
Any help would be appreciated!!!
Jim  Miller
'83 urq   
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I had the same problem just this week.
I swapped the motor from my wrecked URQ into the car I picked up in August.  
The motor removed was running well but might have a low end bearing issue. The 
 motor implanted was running fine when car was hit. Once installed with all 
the  electronics that had 2 days earlier functioned normally - and NO SPARK. 
Checked  the dizzy alignment 3 times and it was spot on. Changed the ECU -  
nothing. Changed the RPM sensor on top of the bell-housing- nothing.  Changed the 
TDC sensor on the driver side of the bell housing and it fired right  up.
I have no real indication why, but speculate the replacement sensor may be  
ever so slightly longer or more sensitive or......???
If you need parts to "test swap" let me know.
Was there any terminal event, or did it run fine one day and then just go  
dead?
 
Dennis
Denver