American Muscle Cars Australia
Tech Talk & Articles => Fords => Topic started by: stanglover on August 15, 2010, 10:43:18 AM
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So any suggestions why it won't tick over?
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Battery is fine, there's petrol, oil and water.....lol.
It normally takes a few goes before it kicks over but yesterday it just didn't want to.
I don't think I flooded it, cause even if I did, I left it for a couple of hours went to start it again and same problem.
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have you got a spark?? also is there fuel going into the carby?? could be a clogged up fuel filter.
I'm sure there are alot of people on here that will know more than me. DR SMS will be able to help ya!
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It's weird cause it initially started, drove it out the garage, switched it off, washed it, an hour later went to start it back up and it cranks, has fuel, but just won't start.
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O.K. Bas, here i am. What did you exactly wash, did you also wash the engine bay? If you did you may have got water inside the distributor cap. Have a look inside just in case.
If you have detailed your engine bay you may have accidentally dislodged a connection to your coil or dissy. I have a feeling you have got no spark because of these reasons so check it first.
The easiest way to check spark is to remove one of your ignition leads and get another spark plug (any spark plug will do as long as it is clean), push it in to the end of the lead that you have just removed, lay it on top of the intake manifold ( make sure it is firmly on something metal so it gets earth) than get someone to crank the engine while you are watching the plug see if it sparks.
You will find your problem right away.
Let me know how you went.
My mobile number is 0419 757 757 if no success.
Cheers, Chris.
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Hello Dr. sms!
No I didn't wash the car with water, just went over it with a spray and wipe.
Engine bay: all I did was spray a little of windex on top of the air cleaner and a wipe to give a shine :coffee:
I must tell you that ever since I had the cam changed it's been difficult to start initially. It always takes a few cranks before it kicks over.
Anyhow, with the limited space in the garage I don't have many tools and definately no spare spark plug laying around.....I'll have to fetch a new one to try.
Thanks Dr, I'll give that a go and let you know.
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Bas
it could be your points are stuck if you want a spark plug i have heaps of old ones or just wait and if i get a chance i'll try to drop in
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Battery terminals?? Is the the engine turning if no....starter motor?
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ok, engine is turning but won't start.
My patience got the better of me and I bought a spark plug, followed the Dr.s orders and there is absolutely no spark and this is a brand new spark plug!
Terminals are fine, I even tried getting a jump start from the neighbor with jumper leads and still no good.
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so......
battery is fine.....
I did the carby test to see if there's fuel squirting in, and no problem there, squirting fine.
done the spark plug check and no spark.
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so......
battery is fine.....
I did the carby test to see if there's fuel squirting in, and no problem there, squirting fine.
done the spark plug check and no spark.
Okay bas next step, check for spark at coil , pull lead out from centre of dizzy and chech for spark there , check the same way you did the spark plug, then get back to us ,if no spark there your ignition switch could be cactus or the coil
bas click on link below and go through all the steps, you should find the problem through the process of ellimination.
http://www.jag-lovers.org/newbies/series_III/guides_engine_cranks_but_will_not_start.html
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Thanks Chris that's some :fantastic: info there.
I will try when I get home tonight..... I want this fixed before next weekend ready for Eastern Creek.:bow:
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Thank you again Dr. Sinclair for coming around last night to have a look and sort the problem with the car.
It seems to have been a faulty distributer(?) mainly the condesor(?) is the culprit.
You learn so much in such little time!
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Good to hear you have sorted the problem out Baz with the help of Dr S. I reckon the Dr salutation suits Chris and just might stick........ I also think he is the best motor vehicle GP for my money!!:way:
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it wasnt one of those MSD faulty ones??
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:coffee:..........well the Doc was over last night and replaced the faulty condensor in the distributor but unfortunately there was something else wrong.
Looks like the coil is stuffed as well.
So the Doc will be back again......how could I ever thank him?
pssst....anyone here know what he likes to drink?
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Don't worry Bas, i will email you the list.
Yes... I do have a drinking problem...two hands and only one mouth :rol:
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Try Mescale. The drink with the worm in it. Eddie:coffee:
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:xmas::smile:....... the legend DR. Sinclair came around AGAIN and replaced the faulty coil, worked his magic with some tuning and adjusting and the beast came aliiiiive!
Sounded so good and tough I had to take it out for a cruise last night straight after he left.
First time I've ever experienced fishies with Eleanor since the day it landed wooohooo....