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travistidw · 04-16-2008, 12:57 AM

I just got done installing a 350 with a blower, and a TH-400 into my 69 step side. The engine before just quit while going 60 mph, with no sputtering or signs of stalling. I was able to get it to crank but it would never fire up. The new engine ran before the install, and i have 12v going to the coil from the starter, and to the distributor from the coil, but no spark. I also tried to bypass and run a direct wire from the battery to the distributor, and still nothing. I heard that the inline fuses could be fried, but tested them and they had power. I'm at a dead end with no ideas on how to fix it and want to avoid the mechanics. Can anyone help?

cdowns · 04-16-2008, 01:32 AM

is this a points or hei dizzy? if its points have you cleaned the points and set the dweel?

Steelawork'n · 04-16-2008, 01:47 AM

It is possible to fry coils, so keep that in the equation.

travistidw · 04-16-2008, 02:00 AM

It is a point distributor, and I never took the dist. Of the engine so I didn't think the points needed to be reset.

Steelawork'n · 04-16-2008, 02:13 AM

Take this opportunity and get an HEI system. You'll be glad you did. These things are virtually maintenance and hassle free.

89 crew · 04-16-2008, 02:49 AM

Take the distributer cap off and have someone hit the key. make sure the shaft is turning and you didn't shear a key.

04-16-2008, 12:57 AM	#1
travistidw Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: oregon Posts: 4	No spark from distributor. Need Help! I just got done installing a 350 with a blower, and a TH-400 into my 69 step side. The engine before just quit while going 60 mph, with no sputtering or signs of stalling. I was able to get it to crank but it would never fire up. The new engine ran before the install, and i have 12v going to the coil from the starter, and to the distributor from the coil, but no spark. I also tried to bypass and run a direct wire from the battery to the distributor, and still nothing. I heard that the inline fuses could be fried, but tested them and they had power. I'm at a dead end with no ideas on how to fix it and want to avoid the mechanics. Can anyone help?

04-16-2008, 01:32 AM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: No spark from distributor. Need Help! is this a points or hei dizzy? if its points have you cleaned the points and set the dweel? __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

04-16-2008, 01:47 AM	#3
Steelawork'n Just hang'n around Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Camano Island WA Posts: 248	Re: No spark from distributor. Need Help! It is possible to fry coils, so keep that in the equation. __________________ Driving a '68 Chevy C20 and a '93 Astro Van. Lots and lots of mileage that I deduct each year.

04-16-2008, 02:00 AM	#4
travistidw Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: oregon Posts: 4	Re: No spark from distributor. Need Help! It is a point distributor, and I never took the dist. Of the engine so I didn't think the points needed to be reset.

04-16-2008, 02:13 AM	#5
Steelawork'n Just hang'n around Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Camano Island WA Posts: 248	Re: No spark from distributor. Need Help! Take this opportunity and get an HEI system. You'll be glad you did. These things are virtually maintenance and hassle free. __________________ Driving a '68 Chevy C20 and a '93 Astro Van. Lots and lots of mileage that I deduct each year.

04-16-2008, 02:49 AM	#6
89 crew Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 865	Re: No spark from distributor. Need Help! Take the distributer cap off and have someone hit the key. make sure the shaft is turning and you didn't shear a key.

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