1973 Dodge Charger Starting Problems

[Aggieauctioneer]

Hello, All...

I have a '73 Charger SE (318 eng., AT) that is usually pretty reliable, however....  After sitting for several months (9+) and only starting once each month, now it won't start.

The car will crank...ad nauseum, but will not actually run.   I had AutoZone test my ICM, and it was bad, so I replaced it (again), but now it still won't start (yes...I have gas in the tank  )

Another symptom...when I turn my key on...not movement on my gauges.  They don't move at all.  In fact, my speedo is stuck pointing straight up at 60.

Any ideas?  Thanks in Advance.

Rick

[flyinlow]

Remove the air cleaner and check for accelerator pump discharge. Is the choke closing? Try a shot of starting fluid or carb cleaner down the carb ,re install the air cleaner an see if it fires.

Check for a spark at the coil wire. Put a spark plug in the coil wire and lay it on the intake manifold. Have someone crank the engine . Do you see a spark? ....Make sure there is no gasoline nearby.