I agree with John's list.
If you have spark, gas, and compression it HAS to run...at least that's
what my auto mechanic mentor always told me. (he probably should have
added..and if Tom hasn't played with the timing)
Did you put a teaspoon of oil in each cylinder, turn it over until you
had oil pressure, put the plugs back in, and then try it?
Do you have gas on the plugs after trying to start it? There should
be!
If you can't get it started tomorrow do this: 1) Get a couple boxes of
Samoas and 2) Call me and I'll come help.
Bud Rolofson
"John J. Black" wrote:
>
> Hi Tom et al
> The internal combustion engine requires 5 things to get it to produce power.
> 1/ Combustible fuel (is the fuel fresh and getting to the cylinders)
> 2/ Compression (do you have compression on all cylinders)
> 3/ Ignition source (do you have a spark at the plug wires)
> 4/ Air (is the airway open, throttle butterfly's etc)
> 5/ Time (is the ignition timing correct, Is the valve timing correct)
> By the use of the above you will be able to start any engine anywhere.
> I hope this helps
> Regards
> John J Black
> Waterloo Drivetrain Systems
> www.waterloo-dtr.com
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Tom Di Iulio
> Sent: Saturday, April 15, 2000 8:19 PM
> To: Triumphs Mailing List
> Subject: TR6 won't start
>
> ok folks, i've got a good one for you. as i near completion on my '76
> TR6 restoration, i'm trying to start the engine. there has been no
> evidence of combustion at this point. here is the situation as of this
> evening....
>
> 1. i have spark at the points and the spark plugs.
> 2. brand new gas in the tank.
> 3. carb bowls have gas, carbs rebuilt with new jets.
> 4. oil pressure gauge showing 50+lbs of pressure when turning engine.
> 5. new plugs properly gapped.
> 6. carbs are "sucking" air.
> 7. distributor appears to be close to correct in timing/position, new
> condensor, rotor,
> and cap used.
> 8. needles have been cleaned and set with carb tool. carb has oil and
> pistons are
> moving properly.
> 9. engine turns freely.
>
> questions....
> 1. should i be concerned about not having the seat belt interlock system
> connected? 2. are there other "must be connnected" wires i may have missed
> that could keep
> the engine from firing?
>
> if i've got fuel in the carbs, spark at the plugs, plenty of air
> available, what could i still
> be missing? pls ask any questions that may help me/you deduce the problem.
> thanks for your help.
> Tom Di Iulio (dazed and confused)
> 1976 TR6 (showing who's the boss)
> Denver, Co
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