Won't start. Need some help
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Pro
Joined: Sep 2002
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From: Dunmore PA
Won't start. Need some help
My 1969 has been sitting since the 70's. I bought a running engine out of a 1970 vette. It's has a point distributer. I'm getting fuel. Turns over but won't start. It sounds a little off. I checked for spark off of a wire with a plug and got nothing. There is power to the coil at positive side. Where should I start? Doing a frame off and this is the first time it's been not fun in a while.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Hinckley OH
Check your point gap/dwell, make sure that none of the wires to the points/condenser are grounding out on the distributor and make sure the timing is right. By that I mean that it's sparking on the compression stroke for #1.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Sunrise FL
Check all your wiring again, check balllast, use a test light, key on
