Re: HELP - '84 5kS went "bang", won't start

["G. Benedikt Rochow" <rochow@segosf.hlo.dec.com>]

>  "G. Benedikt Rochow" <rochow@segosf.hlo.dec.com> writes:
> 
> >(I thought I'd remember, but now I'm not sure anymore that I hear
> >the fuel pump buzz when turning it on...)
> >The only things that come to mind now are checking for spark,
> >and checking for fuel pressure (how?) What else can I do?
> >(Auto trans, BTW, if it make a difference for anything)
> 
> If you don't hear the BZZZT under the hood when you turn on 
> the key,  it could be relay #10, it's the one to the left
> of the spare fuses.  Try removing it and cleaning the contacts.
> Usually a little jiggling is enough.  You can jump it with a piece 
> of wire and two spade connectors to test.  Very common problem.
> This is the fuel pump relay.  Check fuses too while you're there.

Thanks for the detail (though now that I'm thinking about it,
teh BZZZT is probably there - because otherwise, I
wouldn't have forgotten the pleasant feeling of knowing 
what's wrong). There's still a chance, though; I haven't gotten much
sleep lately due to moving, and it shows. 

> BTW-You still going to pick up the radiator?  

Yes, I meant to mail you about that. I should be able to the week
after the next - I'm just now done clearing out teh old house, and have
lots to sort/find/put away/carry, my arms are about to fall off,
and we have company all next week. I think I'll go insane...


-gbr