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Started by GN, July 11, 2009, 05:16:05 PM

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GN

July 11, 2009, 05:16:05 PM
Just got back from vacation and went to start my 74 with stock 318 and she will not start. The starter cranks but the motor will not turn over. I put the charger on the charger and will try and start it tomorrow.(maybe a weak battery) If that does not work, where should i go from there? It started and ran fine 8 days before.

GN

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July 12, 2009, 11:11:06 AM
Tried starting it this morning, no go. I have no spark at the plugs. What next?

b5blue

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July 12, 2009, 11:15:40 AM
Battery! Is it cranking over yet? Make sure battery is good first, your first post sounded like starter would not engage, you won't see spark if motor isn't turning over!  :slap:

GN

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July 12, 2009, 11:34:04 AM
I believe the starter is engaging the motor. The fan spins when trying to start. How do I check for spark at the coil and distributor? The battery is only less than a year old.

b5blue

#4
July 12, 2009, 11:39:20 AM
Best way is to just stick a screwdiver in a sparkplug end of one of the wires and hold it real close to a grounded metal part. Have someone crank it over and look for spark.

GN

#5
July 12, 2009, 11:45:29 AM
Do you mean the cable off of the dist. from the coil?
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