Date: Mon, 18 Mar 2002 19:05:18 +0800 From: "Glenn" <splitscreen58nopsamond.com> Subject: Re: HELP with Ignition prob
If you have a strong spark out of the coil lead and no further there is only two things it could be, the rotor button or the cap. "Chip Thompson" <chip_tnopsamll.net> wrote in message news:CZcl8.12826$oA7.3223616689nopsamsvr11.news.prodigy.com... > Yep, to the top. I think I narrowed it down to something in the ignition, > tho, since the tach quitting is too much of a coincidence, and wouldn't have > anything to do with the fuel (or would it?). There is strong spark out of > the main coil lead, but nothing from the distributor to the HT leads. I was > thinking ignition amplifier. I will let you know if I figure it out, and > anyone else with thoughts, let me hear them. Looks like I'm driving the > Legend for a few days! > > Thanks again for the comments. > "danny" <dannynopsamia-esprezzo.com> wrote in message > news:3C95263C.8EBA97BAnopsamia-esprezzo.com... > > Chip Thompson wrote: > > > > > OK, this is a good one (1985 900 T) > > > > > > Car starts fine at airport after sitting 4 days. Stopped to top off > tank > > > (93 octane) and wash off road dust. Driving down the road, I notice the > > > tach suddenly quit. Car still running, I pull into Wal-Mart to pick up > some > > > stuff. When I return to the car, it cranks and cranks but won't fire. > > > Battery is strong, starter is engaging, engine is turning fine, but (it > > > seems) no spark at all. Checked all leads and obvious wiring, still no > > > start. Without an assistant, I could not check the actual HT leads to > see > > > if spark was being generated, but what thoughts does to group have? Any > > > help appreciated. Thanks > > > > When you refuelled, did you fill right up? I know of 3 instances of the > fuel > > pump failing after the tank was filled, leaving the also bad proposition > of > > removong the fuel pump from a tank full of petrol. > > > > > > -- > > Regards, > > Danny > > > > http://www.gaggia-espresso.com (a purely hobby site) > > http://www.dannyscoffee.com (UK advert for my mobile espresso service) > > swap Z for above characters in email address to reply > > > > > > > >
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