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Old Feb 7, 2004 | 12:29 PM
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My 1979 turns over but will not fire. Gets plenty of fuel, the morning replaced rotor, distriburtor cap and coil but still no fire. Any suggestions?
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Old Feb 7, 2004 | 12:32 PM
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Default Re: Help C3 wont start (vetteflame79)

might as well replace the module too.

if its got gas then it must be spark.

I wonder if the timing gear could be stripped? Low probability.

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Old Feb 7, 2004 | 12:37 PM
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you mean the module on the distributor cap? I replaced that.
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Old Feb 7, 2004 | 12:43 PM
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Is the rotor on properly? Is the coil wire on all the way? Did you not srew up the firing order when replacing the cap.

Monster Garage... Their engine wouldn't start. They forgot the rotor all together... Idiots.
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Old Feb 7, 2004 | 12:47 PM
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you have GM HEI? If so, make sure those wires to the coil are correct and connected properly
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