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Re: Ignition problems - I think

To: Chris Mottram <c_mottram@yahoo.com>, alpines@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Ignition problems - I think
From: The Lees <jsrlee@shaw.ca>
Date: Tue, 20 Aug 2002 18:18:32 -0600
Have you tried replacing the plugs with some decent Bosches?
Had the same problem the last coupla weeks, and that's what fixed it.

Ryan Lee
B395000793 LRX 

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Chris Mottram" <c_mottram@yahoo.com>
To: <alpines@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2002 5:54 PM
Subject: Ignition problems - I think


> Help.
> My SV went from barely running (sounded like not
> hitting on all cylinders) to won't even pop when
> cranked.  I put in new points and condenser which was
> the final straw before it died completely.
> I get spark (looks small to me, but I never looked
> before) coming from the sparkplug wire to the plug
> when I turn over the engine.  There is fuel in the
> carbs.  I am starting to second guess which plug wire
> goes to which plug.  I have the firing order in the
> manual but I dont know for SURE which socket on the
> distributor is #1.  How would I ever know if I removed
> all the wires from the distributor?
>  I am also starting to doubt the firepower of the
> coil, but I thought they were an all or nothing deal. 
> Any pointers?  Next stop is to drag it to the mechanic
> :-(
> 
> Thanks,
> Chris
> 
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