93 Escort GT (Mazda BPD8 engine). Has been sitting for 6 months. Wouldn't start 6 months ago, apparently, even with a new battery, and I don't think it has run in over a year.

Today, I tried to get it going, since I'm going to need it soon and want to get it in good shape. The car will crank but won't turn over.

There is spark.
Rotor/Cap are clean, no arcs.
Air filter is clean.

Yes, from what I understand the gas has been sitting in the car. I have no idea how long for.

Maybe the fuel pump needs to be primed? Gas turn to varnish?

Where do I start? How do you deal with a car that has been sitting neglected for so long?

Thanks.

 

try taking starter fluid(or gas) and spraying it in the intake while turning the motor over, if there is spark, it should start and run while its being supplied with fuel, if this is the case, its either injectors, filter or pump or possibly fuel pump wiring, also check your fuel pump fuse

p.s. I had an escort GT as my first car...I rather liked it

 

It may be doing you a favor by not starting. First you'll need to make sure it's pumping fuel, and it's sounds like the tank need to be drained too. You can do both at once by pulling the supply line off at the tank and stick the hose into an apporved container. Then crank it over, if the pump works it will pump all the nasty shit out of the tank. If it ain't pumping fuel, I'm sure you'll know what to do next.

 

Thanks Josiah. It was a fun car do drive once upon a time when I used to drive it. Pretty light and quick for what it is. I've seen it recommended to put a little gas in a cylinder, is putting some in the intake a better idea?

 

Sounds like a fuel pump to me

 

Who talks like this?

How about a milk jug?

 

From reading too many disclaimers.

 

I figured as much, I laughed and figured I had to say something