Car will not start.

Mark Howes · 05-23-2018, 07:26 AM

neutral safety wire ?

Bobby DiDomenico · 05-23-2018, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark Howes

neutral safety wire ?

I'm with Mark. Thinkin something electrical. Did you check for spark?

Dave Ribeiro · 05-23-2018, 07:43 AM

Check for spark & re-check all your Ground wires & connections !!!! Loose wires ?

TinSoldier 3215 · 05-23-2018, 07:54 AM

We've checked that to

Kevin Panzino · 05-23-2018, 08:05 AM

No rpm pulses when cranking suggests trigger pickup issues. 60-2 tooth wheel with Hall effect? They are very sensitive to gap. May have been right on the edge all along and now just out of range.

TinSoldier 3215 · 05-23-2018, 08:44 AM

Kevin. We have checked that 3 times. No luck

FireSale · 05-23-2018, 11:45 AM

Are you running any kind of start retard or "starter saver" box on this car? I had two different MSD retard modules - the cheaper ones - kill the ignition on my series 8 box.

Get a multimeter if you don't have one and trace power back from the contacts on your ignition box.

No rpm displayed on the tac indicates issues with the component that sends that signal. Did you change out your ignition box?

Good luck. I could have written this thread this Spring. Multiple ignition failures after big changes under the hood.

voltdr · 05-23-2018, 08:47 AM

Might be helpful to know more about the engine type, ignition type, distributor, etc. Does it crank over but just not start? Have you removed a plug wire and have spark at the plug? Checked the rotor and cap? If you have spark at the plug, it must be fuel related. Years, many years, ago a guy taught me about engines. There are three things that every engine must have, air (he breathed real deep and confidently said that there was plenty), fuel (pumped the accelerator, and fuel came out), now just needed spark. If there is fuel, air, and spark, then maybe a timing issue. Does it crank over smoothly?
Dan

TinSoldier 3215 · 05-23-2018, 09:29 AM

Dan, Yes to all your response.

Hacksaw · 05-23-2018, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by voltdr

Might be helpful to know more about the engine type, ignition type, distributor, etc. Does it crank over but just not start? Have you removed a plug wire and have spark at the plug? Checked the rotor and cap? If you have spark at the plug, it must be fuel related. Years, many years, ago a guy taught me about engines. There are three things that every engine must have, air (he breathed real deep and confidently said that there was plenty), fuel (pumped the accelerator, and fuel came out), now just needed spark. If there is fuel, air, and spark, then maybe a timing issue. Does it crank over smoothly?
Dan

Dan: 4 things, spark, air, fuel and compression.

05-23-2018, 07:26 AM	#1
Mark Howes Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Saint John, NB Canada Posts: 126 Likes: 352 Liked 80 Times in 28 Posts	Re: Car will not start. neutral safety wire ?

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Dave Ribeiro VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Williamsburg, Va.---USA Posts: 1,827 Likes: 1,612 Liked 56 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Car will not start. Check for spark & re-check all your Ground wires & connections !!!! Loose wires ? __________________ Dave Ribeiro 1033 STK

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TinSoldier 3215 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bulington, Ky Posts: 359 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Car will not start. We've checked that to

05-23-2018, 08:05 AM	#5
Kevin Panzino Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 583 Likes: 303 Liked 776 Times in 142 Posts	Re: Car will not start. No rpm pulses when cranking suggests trigger pickup issues. 60-2 tooth wheel with Hall effect? They are very sensitive to gap. May have been right on the edge all along and now just out of range.

05-23-2018, 08:44 AM	#6
TinSoldier 3215 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bulington, Ky Posts: 359 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Car will not start. Kevin. We have checked that 3 times. No luck

05-23-2018, 11:45 AM	#7
FireSale VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lakewood Washington Posts: 1,407 Likes: 29 Liked 237 Times in 126 Posts	Re: Car will not start. Are you running any kind of start retard or "starter saver" box on this car? I had two different MSD retard modules - the cheaper ones - kill the ignition on my series 8 box. Get a multimeter if you don't have one and trace power back from the contacts on your ignition box. No rpm displayed on the tac indicates issues with the component that sends that signal. Did you change out your ignition box? Good luck. I could have written this thread this Spring. Multiple ignition failures after big changes under the hood. __________________ Dale Shearon 68 Mustang 6394

05-23-2018, 08:47 AM	#8
voltdr Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 706 Likes: 77 Liked 100 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Car will not start. Might be helpful to know more about the engine type, ignition type, distributor, etc. Does it crank over but just not start? Have you removed a plug wire and have spark at the plug? Checked the rotor and cap? If you have spark at the plug, it must be fuel related. Years, many years, ago a guy taught me about engines. There are three things that every engine must have, air (he breathed real deep and confidently said that there was plenty), fuel (pumped the accelerator, and fuel came out), now just needed spark. If there is fuel, air, and spark, then maybe a timing issue. Does it crank over smoothly? Dan __________________ Dan Foley SC 4698 Last edited by voltdr; 05-23-2018 at 08:59 AM.

05-23-2018, 09:29 AM	#9
TinSoldier 3215 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bulington, Ky Posts: 359 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Car will not start. Dan, Yes to all your response.