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Sorry about spawning the new threads for he same problem, but I do not seem to get replies when I resurrect an old one...
Here's the status of things.
-Still won't start - cold out right now, which does not help.
1) Plugs are wired 1-3-4-2 counter clockwise.
2) Plugs are NGK BPHS-6, reasonably new (July 2007)
3) Wires are Magnecor (off my wagon), but same problem with a new set of "stock" wires.
4) Pulled the timing cover and confirmed a perfect gear. Everything synchs up correctly.
6) Set the static timing multiple times and confirmed the dist gear is in the correct spot.
7) flushed the carb chambers.
8) changed the damper oil (MMO for cold weather) in the carbs. Confirmed smooth piston movement.
9) same condenser as when the poor running started. No replacement on hand. points plate is secure.
10) Ignition switch/tumbler was replaced. during this whole fiasco, no change.
11) bypassed the fuel pump and filled carb chamber manually - but used fuel diverted from pump...
12) also changed the coil and battery
13) tried three differnt caps and rotors (one brand new)
14) pulled and cleaned plugs several times, checked gap on plugs
What I have not done:
1) drained the fuel tank and used fresh gas (tank is 10 gal full atm, not simple).
2) tried different carbs.
3) tried a blue bosch coil (I have a spare).
4) witnessed the spark on the plugs themselves (just checked wire currents w/ timing light)
5) entirely new plug set.
6) recheck *all* gaps and clearances.
7) performed a new compression test (all were 175-180 a couple months ago)
8) reinstall "original" coil
A big issues is that there are no condensers at the local auto-parts shops - which was my impetus for installing the crane unit in the first place. I've got a whole bag of used condensers, but I'm not sure if that gets me anywhere. I could find and install the original one. I replaced it to be safe when I tuned up the car in july/august. But still, problem persists even when there's a no-condenser system installed, so I'm thinking this is the wrong tree
Considering I had the same problem with the electronic ignition distributor as well as with the point distributor, I'm thinking I need to be looking away from the distributor/ignition timing. Then again, there are so many variables, it could be a common component that I have not changed.
Tomorrow, I'll check the gas and pick up some starting fluid...
If nobody thinks it's insane, I'm going to try loosening the spark plugs to check the fire. Extinguisher is handy...
Thanks for the suggestions.
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