Ken Nachman wrote:
>Guys - the weather was great Sunday so I decided to take a spin in my
> 1957 TR3. Actually I was going to run some errands for my wife, you
>know "honeydo's". Well it cranked and cranked - but no go. I checked, the
>carbs are getting fuel, but there was no spark. I have a "new" Pertronix
>installed (actually it is 3 years old). Is there any way to test to see
>if the unit is dead or defective other than the car just not starting or
>installing a new Pertronix?
>
I wouldn't blame the Pertronix so quickly. If you just installed the
Pertronix and is never worked, doublecheck the installation. But if the
Pertronix was working and now it's not, go for loose or broken wires or
connectors. Could be the handling of the wires during the Pertronix
install broke a brittle old piece. Check the ground wire from the coil,
and the little wires from the coil to the distributor. They can break
inside the wire so you should check with a test light to be sure they're
good. If after that you still suspect the Pertronix, reinstall the
points. Best luck.
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Steven Newell
Littleton, CO
'62 TR4
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