I just got my 88 Formula. It's got the 305, manual trans. I put a new starter on it and a new fuel filter. It has been sitting for about 10 years. It turns over fine but wont start. Does anyone have any clue where to start?? I have tested all the fuses and they are all getting power. i have to pull the engine to replace the freeze plugs and make sure the block isnt damaged. I'd like to get it running b4 i drop but so much into rebuilding the engine.

thanks,
Lee

 

can you hear the fuel pump running ????

 

push on the valve on the fuel rail port to check for fuel and pressure.. next check for spark @ a plug if no check the coil for spark if no... control module is next... possible pickup coil.... sounds like bad fuel

 

Engine only needs two things; fuel and spark.
You are missing at least one of them

 

We'll i unhooked the fuel filter and it was getting fuel through it fine. Im pretty new to this so does anyone have a good site that i can print out what to do?? and where it all is??

 

it's been sitting for 10 years!!!!!

stop

drain the tank, clean it, clean out your fuel lines, install a new filter and call it done