Stuart:
If she won't even turn over then it's not the Allison since it isn't getting
a chance to fire. Sounds like the starter solenoid is stuck. Do you see any
twitching of the ammeter or voltmeter? if not suspect that the ignition
switch or the fuse/wiring leading to it is the culprit. If there is a little
twitching but no solenoid "click" then the solenoid is stuck/not contacting.
It can also be the wire leading to the solenoid. Work your way back from the
starter. However one important point is that the Allison unit don't like to
be on with the motor not turning for more than a minute or two or it can
burn the control box. Unplug the Allison if you intend to leave the ignition
on and play with the starter. Good luck,
Mark Hooper
-----Original Message-----
From: StuBeatty@aol.com [mailto:StuBeatty@aol.com]
Sent: Saturday, July 05, 2003 3:39 PM
To: 6pack@autox.team.net
Subject: Won't Start
Last weekend I was at the Vintage Races at Mosport Ontario. A great weekend
of racing and cars. I meet Burt Levy and asked him about getting signed
copies
of his book. I cannot remember who on the list asked about this earlier. He
says there is a website and e-mail address on the opening pages of the book
and
if you send him a request, he will send out signed copies of the book.
Last weekend the car ran great. Today I went to take it out for a drive and
she will not start, will not crank over, nothing. The battery tests fine, no
bad fuses, all wires connected up top. I have not actually checked the
starter
as it is hidden under three carbs and a heat shield. I will get under the
car
later this afternoon to check things out. The car has Allison XR 700
electronic
ignition which has not caused any problems like this before.
Any suggestions?
Stuart Beatty
76 Carmine
Belleville Ontario
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