Re: No start

Posted by HH56 On 2011/6/20 9:44:22

Remove the wire between coil and distributor at dist and scratch that against the block. With key on, if there is a spark then look for a short in dist with something you did --either a screw too long or possibly a faulty component. Perhaps new points are oxidized from sitting or not making a connection. There is a very flexible wire from outside terminal to points covered with a fabric insulation. That fabric deteriorates and wire can short if moved much from original position. If there was a lot of cranking, the battery voltage can drop to the point that while cranking there is not enough to fire the coil. Particularly apparent if battery cables are modern replacements and too small.