[Diy_efi] Nissan engine

[Bill Shaw]

If you're concerned about it you could always pull the fuse to the ECU.

Bill


> From: "Bobby Yates Emory" <liberty1 at gmail.com>
> 
> Ian,
> 
> Restart procedure sounds about right, but I would use Marvel Mystery Oil.
> Put a couple of tablespoons down each cylinder.  Let sit over night (or a
> day or two).  Put another tablespoon down each cylinder.  Turn engine over a
> few rounds with a socket on the harmonic balancer bolt (sparks plugs out and
> ignition off).  With the plugs still out, turn over a few times with the
> starter (this is to get all the excess oil out of the cylinders).   Then
> install plugs and try to start up.
> 
> (Caution - I have heard that electronic ignitions can be damaged by running
> the engine with one or more wires off the plugs.  So it may be worth your
> while to rig up a way to "hit" the starter, without turning on the
> ignition.  I don't remember how the starter solenoid worked on my 240Z, but
> usually there is a small stud on the solenoid which you can put 12 V to and
> it kicks in the solenoid which connects power and engages the starter
> drive.   I am not certain about this concern - I could be worrying
> unnecessarily. Anyone know for 280Z?)
> 
> Good luck,
> Bobby
>