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1980 Chevrolet Citation Repair Question


Topics covered: Fuel pressure, Spark, Battery.
Mileage: 110,000 miles.

Asked on February 27, 2011

Car wont fire when warm

I have a 1980 chevy citation with a 2.8v6. when the car is cold it will start fine. idles a little rough but on acceleration it runs great. but when it is at operating temp and i turn it off it will not start back up until it is cold again usually about an hour wait. it cranks fine getting spark and the timing shows at 4 deg btdc. when cranking. ive tried everything i can think of. ive unplugged the choke, checked spark, battery voltage, i cant think of whats going on any help would be great
Avatar Asked by seth525652

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Replied on February 27, 2011

Check the fuel pressure with a fuel pressure tester to rule out a weak fuel pump and excessive fuel pressure drop

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on February 27, 2011

i checked the fuel pressure its at 10psi at carburator

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Replied on February 28, 2011

and the fuel volume is 2 pints in 30sec

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Replied on August 2, 2012

Major Kudos to anyone who has the answer. Im having same issue but takes about 2-4 hours to restart

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