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Re: 76 spit: One cylinder fire...then nothing!

To: William West <will_thane@email.msn.com>
Subject: Re: 76 spit: One cylinder fire...then nothing!
From: rob sargint <trekkie@gte.net>
Date: Mon, 20 Apr 1998 23:55:44 -0700
Cc: Triumph List <triumphs@Autox.Team.Net>
References: <000701bd6cd5$5d700c20$db9cfad0@froggaheall>
i think i had your problem
try to start the motor for 60 seconds. check your clutch hydraulic line is it
hot or cold
if its hot you need a ground strap??? if cold i'm wrong
rob sargent

William West wrote:

> Greetings,
>
> Ok...new problem. Went out to start the 76 spit and couldn't get her to
> start. After a few minutes, I got the engine to fire...but only on no.1.
>
> Got a ride to work. Came home, car started on one cyl. Damn. Cleaned plugs,
> cleaned cap, etc. Now car won't start at all. I've got power to coil. Don't
> seem to have much spark beyond this. I get a light when a test positive
> terminal on coil. However, when I follow the lead that goes to the little
> blue cylinder (run off the positive terminal on coil) to the place where
> this blue thing clamps down on coil bracket, I get no light.
>
> Any leads?  Has my coil gone boobs up? What else should I check before
> spending the  $20 on a new coil?
>
> Help!!!
>
> Thanks in advance!
> Will




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