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71chevylongbed · 09-23-2005, 10:12 AM

yesterday morning my truck wouldn't start so i replaced the cap and rotor because they looked pretty bad and then it fired right up. this morning i went to start it and it tried to fire once and that was it. what is wrong with it?

**VetteVet** · 09-23-2005, 11:25 AM

check for sparkplug firing and if none then check for 12 volts at the Bat terminal on the distributor if you have a voltmeter. You can run a hot wire from the battery positive terminal to the Bat terminal on the distributor and turn the key and try to start the engine. You may have a bad feed wire to the distributor. Since you have changed the cap and rotor and it fired up I'd say it's in the ignition system not fuel or compression.

cdowns · 09-23-2005, 11:40 AM

well i've you've got points i'd say it would be a good time to set the dwell these type distributors need regular maintenance to run properly//set gap on plugs too

Alan Potter · 09-24-2005, 08:27 AM

I've had more than one set of new points that wouldn't fire an engine. Just a thought that shouldn't be overlooked IMO.

krue · 09-24-2005, 09:39 AM

The module in the HEI distributor can go bad. Most auto parts stores can test them for you. If you do need a new one, make them test it before you leave with it.

09-23-2005, 10:12 AM	#1
71chevylongbed Got Horsepower? Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: IDAHO Posts: 406	need help truck still wont start yesterday morning my truck wouldn't start so i replaced the cap and rotor because they looked pretty bad and then it fired right up. this morning i went to start it and it tried to fire once and that was it. what is wrong with it? __________________ 2001 Dodge 2500 Cummins, 4 inch lift, 35" Toyo MT's on Ultra wheels, P-Pump Conversion, AFE intake, Fass, 5 inch exhaust, Pyro,Boost,and Fuel pressure guages, and a whole bunch of other stuff "The Money Pit" SOLD-71 Chevy C10 long bed- 2/4 drop-- 350,th400, Edelbrock performer RPM intake,Edelbrock 600 CFM carb,Crower 240 cam,port and polish,Dynomax headers,HEI ignition,dual 2.5 inch exhaust with Flowmaster 50 series mufflers

09-23-2005, 11:25 AM	#2
VetteVet Msgt USAF Ret Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 8,718	check for sparkplug firing and if none then check for 12 volts at the Bat terminal on the distributor if you have a voltmeter. You can run a hot wire from the battery positive terminal to the Bat terminal on the distributor and turn the key and try to start the engine. You may have a bad feed wire to the distributor. Since you have changed the cap and rotor and it fired up I'd say it's in the ignition system not fuel or compression. __________________ VetteVet metallic green 67 stepside 74 corvette convertible 1965 Harley sportster 1995 Harley wide glide Growing old is hell, but it beats the alternative.

09-23-2005, 11:40 AM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	well i've you've got points i'd say it would be a good time to set the dwell these type distributors need regular maintenance to run properly//set gap on plugs too __________________ 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

09-24-2005, 08:27 AM	#4
Alan Potter Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northwest Ohio Posts: 162	I've had more than one set of new points that wouldn't fire an engine. Just a thought that shouldn't be overlooked IMO. __________________ '12 Silverado Crew Cab 4x4 '05 Silverado SWB '67 Chevrolet CST 2wd '49 Willys Jeepster

09-24-2005, 09:39 AM	#5
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	The module in the HEI distributor can go bad. Most auto parts stores can test them for you. If you do need a new one, make them test it before you leave with it. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"



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