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Re: SiX-fo SuBuRbAn
When you wired in the HEI, did you run a new wire to be sure it has a full 12 volts from the ignition switch? The original coil wire in the Suburban wire harness does not provide enough voltage.
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Re: SiX-fo SuBuRbAn
I wired it to the "ignition switched" post on the fuse block, there are two of these terminals towards the left top... should I try wiring it to something else?
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Re: SiX-fo SuBuRbAn
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still trying to fix it without spending lots of $$, and today tried changing the coil out, cursing that I didn't put the engine 1 inch forward, the dist. is super close to the firewall and a ***** to get off! anyway that did not help, the spark is super weak: with the screw driver in the plug wire to hood hinge test it gives a pathetic little orange spark. I might run a jumper wire from the battery to the dist. connection to rule out a wiring harness problem? and I am about ready to "borrow" the cap and wires of one of my running trucks to see if that fixes the problem.
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Re: SiX-fo SuBuRbAn
That source should be fine. I just didn't know I you knew about having to have a full 12 volts to the distributor. Do you have good grounds to both the engine and body?
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Re: SiX-fo SuBuRbAn
that is something I should check, I am pretty sure I hooked those up, but might have missed them....
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Re: SiX-fo SuBuRbAn
Com'on man.. You have to have a torch in that shop somewhere don't you?
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Re: SiX-fo SuBuRbAn
![]() Double checked, ground straps are there. Pulled cap and wires off a running truck, and put them on, still no start, put a jumper wire from batt terminal directly to the battery, still nothing. This wouldn't be so frustrating if it never ran, but last summer I fired it up for a few minutes, and the before I discovered the carb trouble I got it to run. Also, after the first carb cleaning I did get it to run for at least a minute. The only thing I haven't changed is the plugs, so next I will try a new set of plugs-maybe with the gummed up carb and priming and such the plugs have been fouled. I hope that is it.
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Re: SiX-fo SuBuRbAn
Try changing the module in the base of the distributor.
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Re: SiX-fo SuBuRbAn
Just a shot in the dark ..had a jeep that would not fire up ..turned out the brass part in the boot had moved back to far on the coil ...had use a pick to move it back in place so it could get a better spark
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Re: SiX-fo SuBuRbAn
will do
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got the plugs, haven't put 'em in , but had to laugh at the parts store today. "I need plugs for a '66 396" "truck ? " "sure" "1/2 or 3/4 ton?" "1/2" "2 wheel drive or 4?" "hmm, lets say 2" pause.... "they don't show a 396 for a truck" "Oh yeah, forgot.. make that an impala,66." "Hmmm, 250?" "No..... a 396." "oh OK here they are..." ![]()
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Re: SiX-fo SuBuRbAn
ok I need more info on this project, and did you ever get it to fire up if not let me know I hade an issue with my 57 and it turned out to be and its been a long time agao but I think I shorted out the coil , not sure if that helps but now my brain will have to try to remember what the heck it was I will get back with you.
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Re: SiX-fo SuBuRbAn
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I never did get it to run, started changing the plugs out, and got a few done, then a friend stopped by and we messed with it for about a half hour, we got it to fire a little bit, and adjusted the timing, it was real touchy, a tiny bit advanced, or retarded and it wouldn't fire at all....on a warm day I am going to get the rest of the plugs, and chase the rest of the system if needed.
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Re: SiX-fo SuBuRbAn
.... well the warm day finally came- yesterday I pushed this 'burb into the garage, installed the rest of the new plugs, threw a battery in it, primed it, and it fired up like there had never been an issue at all!! -go figure
now I can get going on finishing up the sheet metal work.
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Re: SiX-fo SuBuRbAn
How's the project coming along?
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Re: SiX-fo SuBuRbAn
Following if the project is still going on
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Re: SiX-fo SuBuRbAn
I was looking at this thread, and realized I hadn't done anything to this in the last 3 years! I always intend to get to it, and something else always comes up! I'll keep trying....
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Re: SiX-fo SuBuRbAn
This has been great to read up on. I got on this forum a while back and have hit it up periodically since with little reading and a few questions. My project has been very slow going since I picked up my grandpas old farm truck in 2013, a 66 GMC K1000. I found your thread while seeking axle swap info and it took me a long time to find it again. I love your burb, especially the early hood, and would kill to find a decent one for my truck. I hope you managed some time to get back to it, see it's been a few months since you posted an update.
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