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Old Dec 1, 2012 | 07:26 PM
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I'm working on a 91 Honda civic. Has spark, fuel,compression and just cranks over but doesn't start.
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Old Dec 1, 2012 | 07:33 PM
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What were the compression numbers? Put the motor to tdc and check the dizzy to make sure the rotar is pointing to the number one cylinder and check your spark plug order.
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Old Dec 1, 2012 | 10:28 PM
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Checks out fine. Still no start.
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Old Dec 2, 2012 | 12:30 AM
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Check your cap, rotor and spark plugs first. A bad rotor but having spark = No bueno.
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Old Dec 2, 2012 | 10:37 AM
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Checked already n did a tune up. Same problem.
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Old Dec 3, 2012 | 09:04 AM
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You need fuel, spark, compression and both valve and ign. timing for engine to run, you are missing at least on of them.

I would start by confirming valve timing is correct, [maybe timing belt skipped a tooth].

Then confirm compression, ign. timing and spark, [use HEI spark tester]. 94
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Old Dec 3, 2012 | 12:49 PM
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All checked out fine
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Old Dec 4, 2012 | 05:01 AM
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All checked out fine
Then engine should run, something is missing, [or low]. 94
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Old Dec 4, 2012 | 01:07 PM
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Ima take my chances n switch distributor anyways. Doing it now
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Old Dec 4, 2012 | 05:24 PM
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Fixed. . New distributor worked!!
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Old Dec 5, 2012 | 04:40 AM
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So no or poor spark. 94
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Old Dec 5, 2012 | 05:21 PM
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Poor spark!! Was orange
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