Re: [AMC-list] The big tow of shame

[Bruce Griffis <bruce.griffis@xxxxxxxxx>]

Well, I put a voltage tester on the post that leads from the coil to
the distributor and had voltage. I need to figure out how to test it
at the distributor. I'm guessing the things to look for would be
distributor cap, rotor or the line leading from the coil to the
distributor - first the small wires that lead to the pertronix, then
the coil wire.

I'm figuring since the car just cranks and cranks and cranks, but
doesn't start - it would have to be something that effects all
cylinders. I gave it a good shot of starter fluid spray - and nothing,
so I'm guessing the problem is spark, not fuel.

Tom - you mentioned taking a plug wire and seeing if there was spark.
Is that the place to start? Or how do I make sure I'm getting juice to
the distributor? I'd like to rule out the lines between the coil and
the distributor first, then maybe the rotor (that would effect every
cylinder).

I think if it was plugs or spark plug wires, it would run rough and
maybe miss on a cylinder or two, not every one. So it would have to be
between the coil and the distributor, or maybe the rotor?

(Pardon me for not thinking straight - I spent the day cleaning
screens and putting them up and cracking windows lose that were
painted shut. We can breath in the house now! Except for the Georgia
pollen count - but even a high pollen count is lower than a dander
count from three beagles)
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