SR20DET crank but no start (VIDEO)

[RIdrift]

Hey guys,

This is my first swap and I have hit a road block.

SR20det 89 240sx hatch

The starter is cranking over but the engine isn't turning over. It also makes a sound like the engine is releasing pressure. I've included a link to a Youtube video to help diagnose the problem.

https://youtu.be/z3aDPbQy96E

I've tried different batteries(Moved to the rear), checked continuity of wiring when cranking (When cranking the coil pack drop to 7.5-8 amps. is that normal?)

[Ken@PTUNING]

Verify you have fuel and spark while cranking. Fuel should be easy as you should smell that in the tail pipe. For spark, either hook up a timing light to it or physically pull one of the spark plugs, ground it out, and watch to see if it's sparking.

It's hard to make out in the video (next time, please no music) but I thought I heard it hiccup there for a second. Try pumping the throttle. Lastly, you can try advancing/retarding the CAS. If it's too far advanced, it will try and kick back or be hard to start. Mark the CAS with a sharpie before you start adjusting it. I normally just rotate it all the way in one direction. One way will be better than the other. Of course, once you do get it running, properly set the ignition advance.

[RIdrift]

Thanks for the response. I adjusted the timing and the CAS back to stock specs and it started right up

[Ken@PTUNING]

Glad to hear it worked out!