Car isn't starting
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Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Mississippi
Condensor,PLUGS
Might try new condensor,they go BAD sometimes,you will still have spark,but will not be good blue spark.Engine will not run good if at all.This happen on my 427 and has happened on all my old Hogs.Also had my plugs,gas foul one time,car was running ok when I ady timing and shut it off then would not restart.Took a week of @#$%^ then finally broke down and put in new plugs.Fired right up and ran like a bandit.I now have gone to an HEI,Davis DUI,much better tech. thean pts.Good luck 
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From: Pumpkin Center CA
Originally Posted by 73'454folendore
I replaced the fuel pump the other day and starter after that. both where shot.....
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Macon, GA
I doubt very seriously that it is still flooded after a whole day. Definately sounds like a spark problem. Check your power and ground wire at your distributor. Those suckers can easily come loose when messin around down there. Sounds like you may not be gettin the proper juice at the distributor by the way you described it.
Good luck Sir!
Perk
Good luck Sir!
Perk
Drifting
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From: Melrose Florida
Sounds like it "jumped timing", especially with the "ran perfect" and now "tries to start".
Apparently this always happens when an engine is turned off, and you know when you try to restart. New timing chain, tensioner, and gears will fix you up.
Steve
Happened with my '68 Cutlass, very embarassing to drive up to a party in a nice vert, and then be the last one left in the parking area because the car won't start.
Likewise, it tried to start, I replaced the starter because it was weak, still wouldn't start...stock timing chain on many GM engines has a plastic outer gear bonded to a steel center. the teeth wear down, the engine jumps time...
Apparently this always happens when an engine is turned off, and you know when you try to restart. New timing chain, tensioner, and gears will fix you up.
Steve
Happened with my '68 Cutlass, very embarassing to drive up to a party in a nice vert, and then be the last one left in the parking area because the car won't start.
Likewise, it tried to start, I replaced the starter because it was weak, still wouldn't start...stock timing chain on many GM engines has a plastic outer gear bonded to a steel center. the teeth wear down, the engine jumps time...
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From: Apopka Florida
Originally Posted by Crash80
So I guess this means you are good now? I see people still speculating as to a cause.
