Supra no start

Asked by 83Suprafast Dec 20, 2019 at 02:28 AM about the 1983 Toyota Supra 2 dr Hatchback L-Type

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have an 83
Supra. Just
rebuilt the
engine
balanced
and all.
Almost
$1300 in
machine
work alone. I
am a
mechanic of
32 years.
Had
completely
assembled
the engine.
Ran it for
about 8-10
miles and
the cam
tower was
leaking.
Don't bring
your
machine
work to
Wholesale
Auto
Machine San
Diego. I
removed the
timing gears
and front
timing plate.
Then
removed and
surfaced
tower.
Reassemble
d and now it
will not start.
It has spark.
Nod light is
flashing
when
attached to
f.i. lead. Has
great spark.
Timing belt
is on perfect
but it still will
not start. Oh
I had engine
harness out
and checked
all wires for
continuity to
ecu. All
good. Still no
start. Help
me.

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