280zx '82 starts but won't run

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Oct 25, 2007 | 08:24 PM

chaldeman

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280zx '82 starts but won't run

My 280zx will start up fine, but it won't run unless you keep cranking it. Fuel pump pressure is OK. Once you get it running it pretty much runs OK. If I park it on an incline it dies though.

Oct 25, 2007 | 08:46 PM

NismoPick

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From: Wild Wild West, UTAH!

Welcome to ZDriver! Check all the basics:

Timing
AFM, CHTS, and ECU connections
Cold start valve
Air regulator
Vacuum leaks (such as loose hoses)
-Buy a Haynes manual if you haven't yet.

Oct 25, 2007 | 09:00 PM

thetremendousti

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Joined: Sep 2007

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From: Torrance, CA

definately chekc your timing and vacuum hoses. can you smell any irregular smells? i don't know much but lately i've had to trouble shoot the crap out of my stock '81...