m50 have spark and fuel but wont start

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Post Thu Aug 09, 2012 6:09 pm

As above really. It turns over fine and is getting fuel and spark. Any ideas?

Engine is from an e34 and I'm using a red label ecu
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Post Thu Aug 09, 2012 7:29 pm

Vanos or non vanos? What is the bosch number on the ECU?
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Post Thu Aug 09, 2012 9:13 pm

Got sorted. Bit ilof soldering on one wire was too weak and had broken.

I was using an m40 box and the prop didn't fit. Did I miss something in the wik???
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Post Thu Aug 09, 2012 9:17 pm

What prop are you using?
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Post Fri Aug 10, 2012 2:16 am

i tried a 316i, then a 318i???
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Post Fri Aug 10, 2012 10:35 am

Probably need a prop from a 325.
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Post Sun Aug 19, 2012 8:57 pm

320 prop fitted in the end :)
M42 rightness above 6500rpm, nobody can hear you scream
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