Vehicle won't start. What do you check first?

[Chewbaccer]

 

[outofyourmind]

If it doesn't have an electric fuel pump, it may take a little while to fill the bowls in the carb up with gas.

Getting it to kick over with starter fluid will work, but be careful about shooting it straight down the carb. Be easy with it.

 

[mrwallace2ku]

did anyone check for a spark if the motor cranks over?


i go there 1st OP.

 

[Rex Racer]

I have a bucket truck that has been sitting for a few months. I tried to start it yesterday. It would crank and crank but would not turn over.
After checking the gas, it was getting dark so I went inside.
I think I will first try spraying a bit of starter fluid in the carb. Is that what you would suggest?
I'm not much of a engine tinkerer besides changing the oil, plugs and minor stuff like that.

It's a 1985 C30 V8 5.7L gas engine

My friend @Dolemite censored says it could be low tire pressure. Have you checked that?

 

[outofyourmind]

did anyone check for a spark if the motor cranks over?


i go there 1st OP.

I think @Bayou Tiger told him to do the screwdriver thing.

 

[outofyourmind]

Fuel
Air
Spark

how hard could it be

 

[outofyourmind]

Oh, and to answer the OP about what to check first???

Your wallet.
Sorry dude.

 

[SJ76]

You better pop the hood and lemme take a look see

 

[tnapucco]

 

[SJ76]

Looks like you gotta rusty muffler that needs some lube and definitely low tire pressure

 

[Dolemite censored]

My friend @Dolemite censored says it could be low tire pressure. Have you checked that?

I didn't say that. I said you are retarded.

 

[Rex Racer]

I didn't say that. I said you are retarded.

He said it cranks and cranks, but won't start and you suggested he check the battery.

Yeah, someone else is retarded

 

[Dolemite censored]

He said it cranks and cranks, but won't start and you suggested he check the battery.

Yeah, someone else is retarded

Go change a tire, fool.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Asking for car advice on tHoop always ends well.....

#poorlifedecisions

 

[DJ Fieri]

Pee in the gas tank.

That should take care of the issue.

 

[Tomhusker]

If it has been sitting for a while you could have some bad gas. Ethanol gas gums up after sitting a while. This can cause a blocked fuel filter and plugged carb jets. I recommend siphoning the gas out and replace with fresh, and replacing the filter. I'd also run some Gumout through the system.

 

[outofyourmind]

@Myles
So, whats the verdict?

 

[steelerssb]

Put a potato in the tailpipe.

Your car is hungry

 

[Roy Munson]

Check the blinker fluid level.

Takes an expert to know the difference between too much and not enough...

 

[mrwallace2ku]

I think @Bayou Tiger told him to do the screwdriver thing.

excellent call…cocktail first then check for a spark.


probably a ignition control module…but what the hell do i know.