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Old Oct 14, 2011 | 06:08 PM
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Hi,

I need some help!
I am currently restoring my mk phase 2 escort rs. It has had a complete engine re-build, new pistons the lot.
I think there is a problem with the fuel, it seems to go through the metering unit fine and through the cold start but there is no fuel reaching the spark plugs.

Any ideas?
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Old Oct 14, 2011 | 06:28 PM
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try checking fuel pressure
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Old Oct 14, 2011 | 06:35 PM
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It seems to have alot of pressure, I have tried disconnecting the cold start, checked fuel from metering unit to the cold start. also tried taking plugs out to see if fuel is reaching them but nothing
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Old Oct 14, 2011 | 06:53 PM
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injectrors not opening due to low fuel pressure? maybe....needs 5.5-6bar pressure.

pull an injector out, get someone to crank it over and see if there is fuel coming out.
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Old Oct 14, 2011 | 07:21 PM
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push the flap under the air box up and down sounds like the fuel shut off valve is stuck move the flap up and down while some one trys to start it she will fire straight up
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Old Oct 14, 2011 | 09:25 PM
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Ihave tried the flap still wont start.How can i test what pressure i am getting.

thanx for your replies
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Old Oct 15, 2011 | 07:28 PM
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hi got fuel to plugs still wont start
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