I checked the sparks three ways. I have a spark tester which plugs inline
between the plug and wire. I also took out the plug and watched it arc
when cranked (wire connected). I also watched it arc from dist to wire.
The spark didn't seem all that powerful, but that's all relative. A weak
spark should still cause combustion.

I tested the fuel pressure at the fuel rail. When ignition was turned on
with banjo bolt unbolted, gas shot up out of the bolt as expected.

I'm at a loss on what's going on since I'm getting spark and fuel. I haven't
checked if I'm getting air (not sure what the best way to do that is). With
all three present (air, spark, and fuel), I should be getting combustion.
perhaps my timing is off because I have a supra that won't start if the timing
is way out of range.
Gary

gRmEcMgOrVeEw@mindspring.com (Gordon McGrew) wrote in message news:<q0t3ov086g4jf2tprrk6ofss7fp27u6olf@4ax.com>. ..
> On Mon, 06 Oct 2003 22:36:03 GMT, "Caliban"
> <caliban03nospam@earthlink.net> wrote:
>
> >How many miles on the car?
> >
> >I haven't heard of the main fuel relay failing twice. (Though I guess with
> >enough years and miles, it will.) I think there was a defect in the original
> >one in this year's Hondas. Subsequent relays don't have this defect.
> >
> >Check and consider replacing: spark plugs, plug wires, distributor cap and
> >rotor. This is around $100 in parts and very little labor.
> >
> >Have you ever replaced the distributor coil on this car? If not, consider
> >doing so. It may not be the problem but your car is probably due for a new
> >one, so it's probably worthwhile. Max. of about $100 in parts and another
> >$100 in labor.
> >
> >Same for the ignitor (a.k.a. ignition module). Also max. of about $100 in
> >parts and another $100 in labor.
> >
> >How old's the battery (years and miles)? I ask because it may be
> >complicating the above problems.
>
> Gary said he was getting spark which would seem to rule out these
> ignition parts and he said it cranks well so the battery must be OK.
>
> Hey Gary, how did you check the spark? Was it strong or merely
> present?
>
> I would be tempted to put another fuel pump relay in as a test.