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Re: [Healeys] Engine Won't Start

To: Steve <stevesylvia2@comcast.net>, healeys@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Engine Won't Start
From: Alan Seigrist <healey.nut@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 25 May 2009 07:01:27 +0800
Steve -

It is very easy to swap the drive dog for the dizzy into being 180 deg
out from the twenty-two position.  Check the drive dog, I bet it's 180
deg out.

Alan

On 5/25/09, Steve <stevesylvia2@comcast.net> wrote:
> Hi All,
>             We'll after three years I am finally able to try and start
> my engine.  It ran fine before I pulled it.  While it was out, all I did
> was replace gaskets, distributor cap, points, plugs, condenser coil and
> wires.  I did disassemble the carbs for inspection and cleaning.  Bought
> a new battery today and turned the key and the engine turned great but
> didn't fire.  I checked for spark coming from the coil, which was good.
> I checked for spark from each plug, which was good.  I checked the gap
> from each plug as well as the dwell from the points all good but the
> engine won't fire.  I thought maybe a fuel problem, but eliminated that
> when I squirted a little gas into each spark plug hole and nothing.
> When I had the engine out, I did attempt to remove the distributor but
> only was able to pull it about an inch or so, so I just slid it back
> down.  I was thinking the maybe the timing could be way off but when I
> attempt to turn the distributor, I am only able to twist it maybe 1/32"
> to 1/16", after loosening it of course.  So now I'm baffled.  Does
> anyone have any suggestions?
>
> Any help would be appreciated,
> Steve Meyer
> 61 BN7
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Alan

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