I just went through this with a BT7. Found the HT lead from the coil had
lost its contact with the coil contact screw. Also found points corroded.
Replaced the above and got spark at the points but wouldn't start. Had to
inject some starting fluid and that did the trick. This car had been
sitting for almost 2 years. We added some fresh gas and that hjelped
smooth it out.
You might also check to make sure the LT lead from the coil hasn't grounded
itself to the distributor base.
Tom
> [Original Message]
> From: Walton Curl <WCURL@mail.mcg.edu>
> To: <healeys@autox.team.net>
> Date: 1/11/06 10:29:12 AM
> Subject: Healey won't start
>
> BT-7 running great last week, now for no good reason-Lucas aside-it will
> turn over but is not getting any spark at the points. What is the best
> way trace this out. I'm thinking a grounding issue or the condenser,
> but appreciate any comments. Thanks
>
> 60 BT7
> Augusta, GA
>
> Walt Curl
>
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