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Maybe this sounds foolish but you and everyone responding is assuming it was flooded.  Have you at least checked to see if it was getting fuel and was indeed flooded?

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9 hours ago, JD luxury liner said:

NEVER USE STARTING FLUID EVER !!!

 

I'll remember this as I am double fisting cans into a turbo large enough to suck in my head and wearing my "ETHER: ITS A SUMMER THING" t-shirt. lol

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A couple more ideas. Maybe a mouse chewed a wire, causing an electrical issue or a hose, causing a vacuum issue.

Not saying you have a rodent problem but sitting for 9 weeks it's possible one may have come along and tested out expanding it's territory for future endeavors.

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I'm relaying the oak flooring that I took up and planned down last month so it will be a few days before I get back to the coupe.

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12 hours ago, JD luxury liner said:

NEVER USE STARTING FLUID EVER !!!

I'd state that differently:  Never use starting fluid in an engine with glow plugs or intake heater, Danger Will Robinson!! 

 

Otherwise, let your engine drink responsibly.  Small shots, crank till it clears before repeating.  I hear warnings like this all the time, but it really hasn't proven to be an issue with me.  However, I've only used for 60+ years, since I was 16-17, so tomorrow might be the day!!

 

But it bears repeating:  NEVER with electric heat in the engine.  I have seen small diesels with severe damage from that.

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Coupe is up and running again.  Just let it sit for 5 days.  Wanted to start a few times and then started right up.  Drove her around for a bit.  Shut it off and started right back up.  Happy owner again.  Now to wash 6 months of dust off of her.  Need to get a good car cover.

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Will you be at Home Depot on Saturday?  Dave

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I plan on it Dave.  I believe that I've talked Gary M into bringing his 37 Hudson.  Same one that was at the gunshow.  His Son in law took it there.

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