Won’t start Electronic distributor problem?
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- Minor Legend
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Re: Won’t start Electronic distributor problem?
If you read the thread, nowhere does the OP say that the car starts and runs using the starting handle. He merely says there is a spark when cranking on the handle - no mention of it actually running. He actually says "cannot re-start". Even you, Mr. Oliver, have said "It really is a non-starter"!
Re: Won’t start Electronic distributor problem?
Another thing to consider is the distributor cap, maybe a hairline crack, also the main HT lead from the coil, these items are reasonably priced and if they don’t solve the issue, the parts are a useful back up to carry in the car. Win win !
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- Minor Fan
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Re: Won’t start Electronic distributor problem?
As an aside, and not helpful re the no start, but the battery charging voltage should not exceed 14.2v. I have a positive earth electronic distributor and this was advised on purchase and it's also on the Accuspark website. Exceed that voltage and there's a danger the module will be "fried". It must get hot in use because of the thermal paste requirement when fitting.
I did have to adjust the voltage regulator from it's original 15v to around 14v.
I did have to adjust the voltage regulator from it's original 15v to around 14v.
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Re: Won’t start Electronic distributor problem?
So all these months later, you haven't come back and updated us on what it was.... or is it still cream cracker'd?Jonathan wrote: ↑Mon May 29, 2023 7:36 am Help please! I cannot start my 1957 traveller. There is fuel. There is a spark when I turn it over on the handle. There is no spark when I turn it over on the starting motor - I’ve never experienced that combination before. I have 70 miles to get home asap and will need to take my cat!
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Basil the 1955 series II