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Technical => Engine Tech Forum => Topic started by: Pipes on January 17, 2004, 12:06:23 PM

Title: Engines Not Starting!
Post by: Pipes on January 17, 2004, 12:06:23 PM

Hey guys, one morning I come out to my car and the sucker just won't run!  It ran just fine the previous night.  I'm running a 1600DP engine with Dual Kads, Pertronix Electronic Points, 009 distributor and Alternator.

It kicks over and over, sometimes catches a little but promply dies.  I put a new coil in, its getting spark to the plugs, fuel is getting in.  Perhaps my Pertronix is screwed??

Title: Engines Not Starting!
Post by: Rooodie on January 17, 2004, 02:03:35 PM

I would put the points back in and see if that does the trick. imho

Title: Engines Not Starting!
Post by: Pipes on January 18, 2004, 10:38:15 AM

Thanks Shane, When I went to take the Pertronix out, I noticed they were a little loose!  So I tightened them up a bit, and low and behold! Vrrooom!

Thanks