Success! Using feedback from Brent and John Vrugtman, a tip from Norman Nock
and some good advice on coil testing from Don, I did some re-wiring inside
the distributor, followed by the sound of a starter motor followed closely
by the sound of a Healey engine.
Specifically, I arranged the wires on the point spring post according to
this order from the bottom; insulator, point spring, condenser wire, low
tension wire, insulator, nut. Started with less than five seconds cranking.
I drove the car 70 miles today, fast and slow and all was well electrically.
It seems a bit pokey on acceleration, and now diesels after the key is shut
off and I have a pretty good shimmy as I accelerate through 60 but these are
high class problems.
Many thanks to all 34 list members who offered advice and comfort these past
couple of week. I appreciate being part of this list. Thanks to all again.
Jim Parish
Parish Partners, Inc.
214-663-6000 mobile
8904 SE Porter Road
Vancouver, WA 98664
360-828-8270 Washington office
503-622-1616 Oregon office
503-210-7115 fax
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