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ilovetara · 10-25-2006, 12:29 PM

Hey all. Having some trouble starting my 69 truck. Has a 292 I6 engine. Last known start: UNKNOWN!

Replaced:
Engine Oil & filter
Distributor Cap and rotor
spark plugs and wires
battery cables

It does crank but does not start.

Starter seems good
Keep draining the battery though when cranking
there is fuel in the carb.

Thought I flooded it but took all the plugs out and did a crank over a couple times to get the fuel out.

Checked electrical and I am getting the right voltage through each connection

**the ignition is apart, so I am just bridging the ignition harness to try to start it. (reasoning is that I don't have a key for the truck and can't seem to get the ignition out of the dash)

Am I missing something else???

Can anyone help?

Thanks

Scott

Jayman931 · 10-25-2006, 12:44 PM

sounds like no spark...has to be no fuel or no fire...I would guess something with ignition...timing...?? Sorry not alot of help...

ilovetara · 10-25-2006, 03:10 PM

If I find the TDC would this help?

Jayman931 · 10-25-2006, 03:33 PM

Ok...dumb questions....
Is the gas new? Or has it been in the truck for years?
Have you tried starting it using carb cleaner in the carb?
I am pretty new to "old engines" I had a problem with a fuel pump relay (but I don't think our trucks have them) if its bad would cause a pressure problem...

phlegm · 10-25-2006, 03:44 PM

I am green, so if this is a stupid Idea, sorry.

so when you changed/checked the rotor did you change/check teh points too? I had this same problem on the interstate and it turned out my points had popped where you could not see it without pulling them all the way out.

birdie · 10-25-2006, 03:47 PM

Sounds like you may not have any spark, or your timing could be way off. Pull a spark and see if you have spark, if you have spark then I would check timing. Get #1 cylinder to TDC and check to see if the rotor is pointing at number 1 cylinder. If not then you need to adjust your timing

ilovetara · 10-25-2006, 04:07 PM

Okay, got #1 at TDC, rotor is pointing at number 1 on cap. The gas is new.

Now beside the crank, there is a plate with lines on it. Used for timing. Where should my crank timing line match up with the plate?

**LockDoc** · 10-25-2006, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ilovetara

Hey all. Having some trouble starting my 69 truck.

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**the ignition is apart, so I am just bridging the ignition harness to try to start it. (reasoning is that I don't have a key for the truck and can't seem to get the ignition out of the dash)

Scott

As far as getting the ignition out of the dash, this thread might help you.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...highlight=lock

LockDoc

67chevy2wd · 10-25-2006, 07:49 PM

If you did flood it you should really pull all the plugs and dry them out or replace them. (pending on how bad it was flooded) Do like mentioned above, spray some carb cleaner in the carb while cranking and see if it fires or tries. If it does them you know that you are getting spark but no fuel, and if it doesn't try to fire you are not getting spark.

PanelDeland · 10-25-2006, 08:07 PM

Try getting an ignition switch and just plug your harness into it.Then use the key to crank it.That way there should be no question that the wiring is connected in the correct order.Try priming the carb with carb cleaner or a very small amount of fuel.It may have a dried out accalerator pump.

Steelawork'n · 10-25-2006, 08:24 PM

Test the coil. These can go bad from time to time. Use starting fluid and see if it fires.

ilovetara · 10-25-2006, 10:54 PM

Okay, tested the coil, enough voltage there. Replaced the points today. I am pretty sure there is no spark. With a spark plug out attached to the wire, no spark when cranking it over.

I will pickup some carb cleaner tomorrow.

Already took the plugs out and cleaned them off.

The truck cranks over really good with the new battery. BUT does not start

Any other suggestions???

Jerry Jones · 10-25-2006, 11:19 PM

if your coil is outputting coreectly as you say and you hav no spark at the plug... I would look really close at the points.

GMCMAX · 10-25-2006, 11:53 PM

Spark plug out attached to wire still won't spark if it isn't grounded, I would check the button of the dist cap that touches the rotor and see if it is ok.
I've got a bad new one before.

ilovetara · 10-26-2006, 03:03 PM

Okay picked up some starting fluid, No Help. Adjusted the points, No Help. Man this truck wants to start, but can't seem to get a spark. Could it be the condenser under the distributor cap??

Now when testing the coil, how many volts shoud be showing?

Would there be anything else that I am missing?

Jayman931 · 10-26-2006, 06:47 PM

Hope you got yours started....so i have some hope...mine won't friggin start...its a 69 LWB too....lol...crazy....a little different problem than yours though...

alblogg · 10-26-2006, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ilovetara

Hey all. Having some trouble starting my 69 truck. Has a 292 I6 engine. Last known start: UNKNOWN!

Replaced:
Engine Oil & filter
Distributor Cap and rotor
spark plugs and wires
battery cables

It does crank but does not start.

Starter seems good
Keep draining the battery though when cranking
there is fuel in the carb.

Thought I flooded it but took all the plugs out and did a crank over a couple times to get the fuel out.

Checked electrical and I am getting the right voltage through each connection

**the ignition is apart, so I am just bridging the ignition harness to try to start it. (reasoning is that I don't have a key for the truck and can't seem to get the ignition out of the dash)

Am I missing something else???

Can anyone help?

Thanks

Scott

Are you sure that when you are bridging the ignition you are doing it right and you are getting fire to your points. The best way is to run a wire from your pos battery post to the pos terminal on the coil.

ilovetara · 10-26-2006, 08:04 PM

Umm let me clarify what I am doing. The ignition harness: I am using a wire and basically hot wiring the truck. Should I be putting a wire on the pos battery to the pos coil instead???

mrein3 · 10-27-2006, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ilovetara

Umm let me clarify what I am doing. The ignition harness: I am using a wire and basically hot wiring the truck. Should I be putting a wire on the pos battery to the pos coil instead???

IIRC, You need to get 12 volts to TWO wires behind the ignition switch. One to the starter and one to the ignition. It sounds to me like all you are doing is putting 12 volts to the starter. Then when you let off the starter there is nothing "on".

Does that make sense?

ilovetara · 10-26-2006, 11:45 PM

Okay, update. Bought a new condenser... still no luck. Man loosing hope here. Could it be the coil? Can someone tell me how to test it.

Thanks for everyones help

Scott

84_4x4 · 10-26-2006, 11:55 PM

to test spark correctly take a screw driver shove it in the boot and hold 1/8th of an inch to ground (not carb (fire)) the have someone crank the engine over you should see spark if not then you are not getting spark.

if your not getting spark make sure your coil had a good ground you can check your coil with a volt/ohm meter like picture below

curbyk · 10-27-2006, 06:47 AM

A couple of people may have hit on your problem...get a new ignition switch and plug it in to the ignition harness (you can change it out with the one in the dash later)...I believe using a wire to jump the ignition at the harness can allow the engine to crank over and still not power the points/coil hence no spark. alblogg's suggestion will overcome this if it is the problem. I'm sure someone will chime in if this is not correct.

Werewolf · 10-27-2006, 07:19 AM

Stupid question. Did you adjust your points accordingly? I've come across a couple of people over time who didn't know that they need adjustment. They threw them in their classic cars, didn't set the gap, and wondered why the cars wouldn't run.

ilovetara · 10-27-2006, 04:42 PM

Yes that may be. All I am doing is using a piece of wire and putting one end into the red and one in the purple (I think those colors) Does anyone know what other color of wire needs 12V??

**john** · 10-27-2006, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ilovetara

Yes that may be. All I am doing is using a piece of wire and putting one end into the red and one in the purple (I think those colors) Does anyone know what other color of wire needs 12V??

You are just jumping the starter solenoid circuit with the purple wire so it will crank. You need another wire to the ign circuit for it to start. A jumper from batt to + side of coil will work to start it but it will be full 12V instead of resisted power. You need to jump the wire going to coil circuit. Pink possibly?

10-25-2006, 12:44 PM	#2
Jayman931 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 137	Re: 69 c10 starting problems sounds like no spark...has to be no fuel or no fire...I would guess something with ignition...timing...?? Sorry not alot of help...

10-25-2006, 03:10 PM	#3
ilovetara My truck is in pieces! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 143	Re: 69 c10 starting problems If I find the TDC would this help? __________________ 69 Chevy C10 Long Finally down to the frame! My Build Progress Pics

10-25-2006, 03:33 PM	#4
Jayman931 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 137	Re: 69 c10 starting problems Ok...dumb questions.... Is the gas new? Or has it been in the truck for years? Have you tried starting it using carb cleaner in the carb? I am pretty new to "old engines" I had a problem with a fuel pump relay (but I don't think our trucks have them) if its bad would cause a pressure problem...

10-25-2006, 03:44 PM	#5
phlegm Still Green but learning Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central NC Posts: 1,895	Re: 69 c10 starting problems I am green, so if this is a stupid Idea, sorry. so when you changed/checked the rotor did you change/check teh points too? I had this same problem on the interstate and it turned out my points had popped where you could not see it without pulling them all the way out. __________________ -- Cory 71 Cheyenne 10 - SWB, 350, "3 on the tree" AC cab 07 Suburban LTZ 4x4 2010 Acura TL 98 Mastercraft "FrankenStar" 225 27253 UPS/USPS IIOY....nope never was

10-25-2006, 03:47 PM	#6
birdie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Rouleau, Saskatchewan Posts: 87	Re: 69 c10 starting problems Sounds like you may not have any spark, or your timing could be way off. Pull a spark and see if you have spark, if you have spark then I would check timing. Get #1 cylinder to TDC and check to see if the rotor is pointing at number 1 cylinder. If not then you need to adjust your timing __________________ 1946 Chevy ton truck 1972 Chev C30 1975 Scottsdale C10

10-25-2006, 12:29 PM	#1
ilovetara My truck is in pieces! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 143	69 c10 starting problems Hey all. Having some trouble starting my 69 truck. Has a 292 I6 engine. Last known start: UNKNOWN! Replaced: Engine Oil & filter Distributor Cap and rotor spark plugs and wires battery cables It does crank but does not start. Starter seems good Keep draining the battery though when cranking there is fuel in the carb. Thought I flooded it but took all the plugs out and did a crank over a couple times to get the fuel out. Checked electrical and I am getting the right voltage through each connection **the ignition is apart, so I am just bridging the ignition harness to try to start it. (reasoning is that I don't have a key for the truck and can't seem to get the ignition out of the dash) Am I missing something else??? Can anyone help? Thanks Scott __________________ 69 Chevy C10 Long Finally down to the frame! My Build Progress Pics

10-25-2006, 04:07 PM	#7
ilovetara My truck is in pieces! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 143	Re: 69 c10 starting problems Okay, got #1 at TDC, rotor is pointing at number 1 on cap. The gas is new. Now beside the crank, there is a plate with lines on it. Used for timing. Where should my crank timing line match up with the plate? __________________ 69 Chevy C10 Long Finally down to the frame! My Build Progress Pics

10-25-2006, 07:49 PM	#9
67chevy2wd Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: New Salem, ND Posts: 1,558	Re: 69 c10 starting problems If you did flood it you should really pull all the plugs and dry them out or replace them. (pending on how bad it was flooded) Do like mentioned above, spray some carb cleaner in the carb while cranking and see if it fires or tries. If it does them you know that you are getting spark but no fuel, and if it doesn't try to fire you are not getting spark. __________________ 07 Chevy classic LBZ Duramax (a few mods) '67 Chevy 1/2 ton 2wd (in pieces) '69 Chevy 1/2 ton 2wd (on hold) '71 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 ‘71 GMC 1/2 ton 2wd suburban

10-25-2006, 08:07 PM	#10
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: 69 c10 starting problems Try getting an ignition switch and just plug your harness into it.Then use the key to crank it.That way there should be no question that the wiring is connected in the correct order.Try priming the carb with carb cleaner or a very small amount of fuel.It may have a dried out accalerator pump. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

10-25-2006, 08:24 PM	#11
Steelawork'n Just hang'n around Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Camano Island WA Posts: 248	Re: 69 c10 starting problems Test the coil. These can go bad from time to time. Use starting fluid and see if it fires. __________________ Driving a '68 Chevy C20 and a '93 Astro Van. Lots and lots of mileage that I deduct each year.

10-25-2006, 10:54 PM	#12
ilovetara My truck is in pieces! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 143	Re: 69 c10 starting problems Okay, tested the coil, enough voltage there. Replaced the points today. I am pretty sure there is no spark. With a spark plug out attached to the wire, no spark when cranking it over. I will pickup some carb cleaner tomorrow. Already took the plugs out and cleaned them off. The truck cranks over really good with the new battery. BUT does not start Any other suggestions??? __________________ 69 Chevy C10 Long Finally down to the frame! My Build Progress Pics

10-25-2006, 11:19 PM	#13
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,408	Re: 69 c10 starting problems if your coil is outputting coreectly as you say and you hav no spark at the plug... I would look really close at the points. __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

10-25-2006, 11:53 PM	#14
GMCMAX Active Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lower Mid-East Ca. Posts: 326	Re: 69 c10 starting problems Spark plug out attached to wire still won't spark if it isn't grounded, I would check the button of the dist cap that touches the rotor and see if it is ok. I've got a bad new one before. __________________ Never try to teach a pig to sing; it wastes your time and annoys the pig! Gets More Chicks My lugnuts require more torque than your honda makes! 68 GMC, 4X4 conversion w/73 k20 running gear and springs, 350 4spd, 4.10's, D44 powerlok front, 14BFF govlock rear, 33" tires, lifted 4".

10-26-2006, 03:03 PM	#15
ilovetara My truck is in pieces! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 143	Re: 69 c10 starting problems Okay picked up some starting fluid, No Help. Adjusted the points, No Help. Man this truck wants to start, but can't seem to get a spark. Could it be the condenser under the distributor cap?? Now when testing the coil, how many volts shoud be showing? Would there be anything else that I am missing? __________________ 69 Chevy C10 Long Finally down to the frame! My Build Progress Pics

10-26-2006, 06:47 PM	#16
Jayman931 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 137	Re: 69 c10 starting problems Hope you got yours started....so i have some hope...mine won't friggin start...its a 69 LWB too....lol...crazy....a little different problem than yours though...



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10-26-2006, 08:04 PM	#18
ilovetara My truck is in pieces! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 143	Re: 69 c10 starting problems Umm let me clarify what I am doing. The ignition harness: I am using a wire and basically hot wiring the truck. Should I be putting a wire on the pos battery to the pos coil instead??? __________________ 69 Chevy C10 Long Finally down to the frame! My Build Progress Pics

10-26-2006, 11:45 PM	#20
ilovetara My truck is in pieces! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 143	Re: 69 c10 starting problems Okay, update. Bought a new condenser... still no luck. Man loosing hope here. Could it be the coil? Can someone tell me how to test it. Thanks for everyones help Scott __________________ 69 Chevy C10 Long Finally down to the frame! My Build Progress Pics

10-26-2006, 11:55 PM	#21
84_4x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Louisville Ky Posts: 179	Re: 69 c10 starting problems to test spark correctly take a screw driver shove it in the boot and hold 1/8th of an inch to ground (not carb (fire)) the have someone crank the engine over you should see spark if not then you are not getting spark. if your not getting spark make sure your coil had a good ground you can check your coil with a volt/ohm meter like picture below

10-27-2006, 06:47 AM	#22
curbyk 69 C-10 project Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Eastern, NC Posts: 184	Re: 69 c10 starting problems A couple of people may have hit on your problem...get a new ignition switch and plug it in to the ignition harness (you can change it out with the one in the dash later)...I believe using a wire to jump the ignition at the harness can allow the engine to crank over and still not power the points/coil hence no spark. alblogg's suggestion will overcome this if it is the problem. I'm sure someone will chime in if this is not correct. __________________ 69 C-10 Work is complete Last edited by curbyk; 10-27-2006 at 06:48 AM.

10-27-2006, 07:19 AM	#23
Werewolf Woof? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 276	Re: 69 c10 starting problems Stupid question. Did you adjust your points accordingly? I've come across a couple of people over time who didn't know that they need adjustment. They threw them in their classic cars, didn't set the gap, and wondered why the cars wouldn't run. __________________ 1968 LWB CST BB 2004 Avalanche Z71 LT3. 2003 S-10 ZR2 (hers). 1997 Astro 1992 Caprice wagon, 500k stock miles. Nursing wounds after a bad wreck. 1997 Saturn - need gas mileage from something!

10-27-2006, 04:42 PM	#24
ilovetara My truck is in pieces! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 143	Re: 69 c10 starting problems Yes that may be. All I am doing is using a piece of wire and putting one end into the red and one in the purple (I think those colors) Does anyone know what other color of wire needs 12V?? __________________ 69 Chevy C10 Long Finally down to the frame! My Build Progress Pics

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