Got towed home yesterday need engine help

[Silverstreak02]

Originally Posted by Roger Bray

Please understand that I am by no means an expert.
However, I just resolved a problem similar to yours.
It turn out to be a bad coil.
When checking to see if you have spark do it in a dark garage to make sure it is blue not yellow. Also crank the engine for several seconds to make sure you continue to get good spark. This turned out to be my issue. The spark was weak and after a few seconds I did not get any spark at all.

Again, I'm just a hobbyist so take this for what it worth.

Roger

How exactly do I do this? do I only need to remove one plug and crank it over with all the other plugs installed and connected or do I need to disconnect all the other plugs to keep it from starting(assuming it might start)?

Jeff

[emm427]

Originally Posted by Silverstreak02

How exactly do I do this? do I only need to remove one plug and crank it over with all the other plugs installed and connected or do I need to disconnect all the other plugs to keep it from starting(assuming it might start)?

Jeff

Go to Napa or any parts store and ask for an inline spark tester! Lot safer! The last thing you want is to have the fuel vapor pushed out the empty spark plug hole and light with a plug open to the vapors. Just a thought on the safe side, you wouldn't be the first guy to burn down his garage. Tim

[Silverstreak02]

I checked the gap on the plugs tonight. They are .054 which is what they are supposed to be according to my Chilton manual. I re-installed the plugs and distributor in anticipation of trying it one more time. Due to the rain tonight I'm going to have to wait for that. If it still doesn't run I may try one of those inline spark testers before I pull the trigger on either replacing the coil or have the distributor tested.

Jeff

[Gaz64]

I would regap the plugs to about .045.

Large gaps bring on failures elsewhere in the ignition system.

How is your rotor button/distributor contact button relationship?