Scott -
Where are you getting spark? Sounds to me like you have a bad rotor.
Also... switching to pertronix will almost always change your
timing... did you check your timing after switching?
Regards,
Alan
'53 BN1 '64 BJ8
On 5/31/05, scott willis <ahpowered@hotmail.com> wrote:
> So being a hack I installed the Pertronix finally by modifying the mount.
> The car ran great for about 20 minutes until it died.
>
> I had to be towed home. It would not even try to fire so I ordered more
> points and waited. I now have re-installed the points etc and it still wont
> fire. I am getting fuel and spark. I have checked top dead center and I have
> sprayed starting fluid in the carbs and still no sign of combustion.
>
> I suppose I need to check compression next. I may have blown something on my
> run. I was pushing it hard because it was running so well be fore it died. I
> would assume a broken crank would make ugly noises and a blown head gasket
> would still try to fire. It cranks freely but no combustion sound.
>
> Anyone have any other things I should check before I tow it to a
> professional and pay through the nose?
>
> I was planning to drive this to Louisville for the Bash this weekend but it
> looks like I'll drive the red 59 MGA.
>
> Keep the revs up,
> Scott
> Mashed 60 BN7
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