OT: any Honda mechanics out there?
 

Any Honda mechanics out there that have worked on and know the mechanics of the older Honda Civic Crx (carburated)? My '86 Crx just crapped out yesterday and I need help in figuring out what is wrong with it. It seems to be a problem with fuel delivery or a problem with the air/fuel mixture.

www.honda-tech.com

There might be some people there who can help.

Greg

Check it out like you would any other carbed vehicle. Is there gas getting to the carb? If not, then change the filter, check the fuel pump etc. If there is gas to the carb and you are convinced it is the carb, get another from a junk yard or a kit and rebuild it etc. Check float level too.
Before you go tearing into the carb, check for spark as well. Make sure the distributor is turning. We worked on my sister in laws' Civic one time and couldn't get spark. Finally noticed the dist was not turning - the timing belt had lost some teeth.

99.999% of all undiagnosed carburettor problems are ignition problems.

The old engines like to blow timing belts

Take the oil filer cap off and see if your top end is moving!
if not your belt snapped and the free floating pistons just went thought the valves!

Cheers

JM0.02$

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