OK - I tried using a plug wire straight to #1 from coil. It did not fire. I
pulled the plug and turned it over, and there was spark at the gap. I'll try a
new coil. But one question - could my engine builder have re-assembled with the
cam so far out of time with everything that it won't run? I'm pretty sure it
isn't, as when #1 is TDC, both valves for #1 are open, distributor drive shaft
slot is at 2:00.
> Something that I have done before in cases like this is to
> run a wire straight from the top of the coil to one of the
> plugs (plug wire is best but any wire will work). This gives
> that plug a spark 4 times as often as normal but at least
> tells you that it is firing. The engine will run (roughly)
> on one plug and allow you to start figuring out what is
> really wrong.
> Bill> Date: Fri, 8 Aug 2008 14:54:38 -0700> From:
> kidjoevid@yahoo.com> To: spridgets@autox.team.net>
> Subject: [Spridgets] Can't get new engine to fire>
> > I've been fighting with this off and on for months.
> I think I've checked everything. What else should I look
> for?> > Distributor (124 Ignition Dizzy)> > 1.
> Drive spindle is seated good, slot is aligned 2:00 and 8:00
> at TDC.> 2. Distributor is inserted, shaft snugs into
> spindle.> 3. Distributor is turned CW until green light
> just comes on.> 4. Rotor is at 12:00> 5. Cap is
> installed. Wires to 1342.> 6. Gas is on, ignition on.
> Plugs show spark.> 7. pull a plug and slightly wet after
> long try.> > Not a cough. What the flip am I doing
> wrong?> > Joe>
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