Re: Unable to Start Engine

Posted by steve828 On 2011/6/5 19:41:12

Thanks to all. I will try all these suggestions when I get some days off from work and cool off from the frustration of dealing with the ignition problems on this car. As soon as I get it squared away I will probably go for a pertronix electronic ignition. PS, in the mean time, I think I may have the incorrect condenser part installed...I suspect that may be part of my rough idle problems too. I have a NAPA Echlin RR175 part number in the 1954 Delco distributor for my L8 and looks like maybe it should be the NAPA Echlin RR174 or the Autozone U1511. I don't know how I got that RR175 part....maybe the sales guy at NAPA conjured it up for me. If anyone can confirm the right condenser for my '54 Delco distributor that would be great. I try to keep getting smarter..it's hard for an old guy.