Re: Starting Problems

["Jim Blair" <carnuck@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

A: I would check compression (I hope you didn't use any ether/quick start on 
it?) and lube the cylinders with some ATF or something. If it has less than 
120lbs compression, check the timing chain first (mine jumped with only 
20,000 miles on the car! Dang nylon gearsets!)
  Oops! Wait a sec! I see the part now about no spark! Re-do the continuity 
test on the primary wire while cranking. It should read open/closed as the 
motor rotates. If not, it's shorted (only reads closed) or open (only reads 
open).
PS: Switching to a coil from a '76 Dodge V8 will boost your spark a LOT (and 
it looks bone stock!) and if it has a radio noise condenser on the coil, 
snip it off! They tend to short out over time and kill the power coming in. 
Points systems don't seem to enjoy platinum plugs either unless the coil has 
been pumped up. Have you tried a jumper lead from the battery + to the coil 
+ (with key on only!) and cranked it? If it runs that way and you pull the 
wire off, then it dies, either the resistor wire died or the ignition switch 
is fried.


Message-ID: <BAY104-F3172950A43EE65E0A5806B2080@xxxxxxx>
From: "Gary Parente" <grparen@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Starting Problems
Date: Thu, 19 May 2005 18:05:49 +0000

I am not able to get my '67 Rebel 343 4 speed to run.  I just bought it and
previous owner says It has not run in 3 years, so I have no history.  I've
replaced the battery, coil, plugs, plug wires, points, condensor, cap and
rotor, carburetor, and fuel pump.  Car cranks fine and I know that I am
getting fuel.  Points are opening and closing.  I get about 6.5V on the
voltmeter  to the positive side of the coil with ignition in 'run' position.
  It jumps up slightly when I go to the 'start' position but not to 9V as
the repair manual suggests.  I get no reading on the negative side going to
the distributor (I did a continuity check on this wire and it is okay).  I
am getting no spark to the coil (I held the coil wire 1/2 inch out of top of
coil and getting no spark.  I also get no spark from the plug wires when I
hold the lead in a screwdriver and hold it close to the block.  Any ideas on
what is wrong and where I go from here?  Appreciate any advice.



Thanks,

Gary Parente - email: grparen@xxxxxxxxxxx