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It won't start 200

posted by  Aye Roll on  Sun Mar 9 02:21 CST 2003
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Assuming the timing belt isn't broken, check for spark. I pull off the coil wire and tuck it into the hood hinge or another spot where I can see the end spark while I turn the car over. Obviously don't put it near any leaked gasoline! But you need to be certain you're getting spark, and if not, why.
If there is spark, you should probably still pull out a spark plug or two and check their condition. IF black or wet with fuel, replace. Checked the distributor cap and rotor lately?
And are there any big vacuum lines off? A '76 we had always lost the big one at the back corner of the intake, and even though it would still run, it wasn't happy when that happened. Nylon tie-wraps keep those things in place nicely.

Good luck!
--
Rob Bareiss, New London CT ::: "Roterande Fläkt Och Drivremmar!"






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