In message <LPBBIILPCGOJFBAMNHJHGEKHCGAA.seanan@crosslink.net>you write:
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>Listers,
> I've been having some problems with my 80 Spit. The was a leak at the
>exhaust header and it was running very rich. I retorqued the head (I just
In order to torque the head studs you had to remove the rocker assembly,
did you re-adjust the valves after replacing the rocker?
>replaced the gasket last month) and reattached and realigned the intake and
>exhaust manifolds. Now the car is impossible to start. I've tested for
>spark at the plugs and its there. I have a new coil (internally ballasted,
>if that matters), my points distributor has a new condenser and points (with
>the correct gap), new wires, new plugs, and a new rotor cap. The only
>thing that catches me as sounding/being funny is the starter motor which
>sounds a bit like gravel when I move the car in gear to set the timing. Is
I find it much better and having more control by removing the spark
plugs and turn the engine by hand. You can use the method to adjust
the valves.
>this the possible culprit? Is that sound the kiss of death for the starter?
>Should I look elsewhere. Everything was fine prior to the leak at the
>header. Thanks, in advance, for any hints or tips.
You did not mention what happens when you try to start the car. Are
you getting gas to the cylinders? But, it sounds like you have check
most things except for the valves. However, this has happened to me
before, running out of gas with the car in the driveway, something
that is not obvious or one would think it can happen.
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