01-01-2019, 03:29 PM
(This post was last modified: 01-01-2019, 04:07 PM by Andy Bennett.)
(01-01-2019, 03:22 PM)Mark Dymond Wrote: A temporary wire from the battery to the coil will eliminate problems from bad connections. A jumper cable can be used if you have one, connect from the battery -ve to the coil, ignition side and see if she will start.
good luck
thsnks Reckless, yes have checked distributor earth.
Mark: you read my mind. That realisation just went through my mind as I was munching on a mince pie. was just going to post a 'I'm not going to do any harm to anything am I' and saw your post.
Off to make up a lead.
Andy
hmm
Made a lead and it made no difference, no spark whatsoever.
Checked with lead and 6V measured with lead.
Rechecked timing and is broadly TDC so should have kicked into life if not run well.
Am running out of ideas.
Andy
Enjoy yourself, it's later than you think!