Finally some progress on the truck. Here's the latest hang up. We finally worked enough to get the starter to crank over the engine, and that is where we sit right now. The motor spins, but no spark.
where start? someone afraid Mike, I'd suggest a MoToRs manual, or shop manual...both will help you confirm the wiring. Assuming all is intact correctly, set the points for the proper gap (.018 or so)
By "no spark", do mean that the engine isn't firing when you crank, or that you've already checked and there isn't any juice reaching the plugs? Assuming the former, a quick check is to pull the carb
This one is pretty easy. Your points are probably corroded. But here is the whole procedure.. 1. Check for voltage at the hot side of the coil with the key on. You should have battery voltage. 2. Che
<< At the risk of starting a Champion vs AC plug war, I will state that old Champions seem to be much more prone to internal shorts that bleed off the spark. >> I was always a Champion user until rec
I had a 1942 H-D flathead that would only run on AC plugs. Champions would last only a few miles. It would run forever on ACs. I recently bought a GMC with a 228 that turned over but would not start.
Not to start anything but, I've had the complete opposite results. Great and longer lasting results with Champions over the A C s. R. Reul 1951 3604 rreul@cin.net -- Original Message -- From: "Woody"
It's a good thing that there are lots of different brands. That way something works for everyone. :-) Woody 53 GMC 5W -- Original Message -- From: Richard Reul <rreul@cin.net> To: Woody <woodrow@isom