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#11
Re: Car won't start
ddgonzal
Posted on: 2017/1/4 1:08
Glad to hear that the choke adjustment fixed the previous starting problem
About the new problem, to start the engine it needs fuel + spark * look below the air cleaner to see if fuel is in the carburetor ![]() Fuel should be near the dot. If it's way above the dot, the engine is flooded. If it's way below the dot, fuel pump hasn't drawn up the fuel
#12
Re: Car won't start
ddgonzal
Posted on: 2017/1/4 2:34
If the fuel is near the center of the glass, that's good. Time to check for spark
* Pull the center wire out of the distributor cap * Put a screwdriver into the metal end of the wire * Place screwdriver near the strut tower bolt, with the metal of the screwdriver about 1/4" from the bolt * Crank engine (turn key to Start) while watching. Fat blue/eyllow sparks should jump from the screwdriver to the bolt while engine is cranking. Thin yellow sparks indicate a problem * Replace wire into distributor cap If there is good spark, repeat the test for each of the other four distributor cap wires * Does the center wire have good spark? * Do the four outer wires have good spark? * Do none of four outer wires have spark? Inspect the distributor cap & rotor
#13
Re: Car won't start
Lauran907
Posted on: 2017/1/4 22:04
Have spark however the plugs are only putting out a light orange spark. Also, car feels like it wants to turn over now but only when I floor the throttle but it won't turn over.
#14
Re: Car won't start
ddgonzal
Posted on: 2017/1/5 3:08
Is the fuel level in the middle of the glass?
Sounds like the spark may be a bit weak. The dwell should be check or new points+condensor installed. or you could try filing the points lightly with a nail file
#15
Re: Car won't start
Rallytwit
Posted on: 2017/1/5 5:33
Check all the connections to the coil and distributor. The car was running fine until it sat, I'd get some fresh gas if you haven't already and do,as Dave said and check the points.
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