First ride....died...help...FIXED!

[Mike V. Florida]

Re: First ride....died...help

Replaced the plugs, condenser, and cleaned the points. Also, pulled the plug at the bottom of the carb and I have gas coming out. Fuel line is unrestricted. Don't have anyone to crank it over so I can see if I'm getting spark, but the old girl still won't start. Guess I'll wait for the new coil and hope that does it. Any other ideas?

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[Richard Wilson]

Re: First ride....died...help

Don't have anyone to crank it over so I can see if I'm getting spark, but the old girl still won't start. [/QUOTE]

Very simple for one person to crank over to check for spark. From passenger side of engine just reach over top of engine and work the starter rod. Be sure car is out of gear, parking brake set and ignition switch on. Very easy to check for spark at points and/or plugs for one person.

 

[sconnors]

Re: First ride....died...help

Don't have anyone to crank it over so I can see if I'm getting spark, but the old girl still won't start.

Very simple for one person to crank over to check for spark. From passenger side of engine just reach over top of engine and work the starter rod. Be sure car is out of gear, parking brake set and ignition switch on. Very easy to check for spark at points and/or plugs for one person.[/QUOTE]

Thanks that's good to know!

 

[Tom Wesenberg]

Re: First ride....died...help

I do the same to check for spark, but I always stand on the left side.
Don't know why I would choose the right side?