boggle
|
| posted on 11/2/10 at 08:53 PM |
|
|
needing help again...
looks like im beaten....got my new coil and after a fiddle with the points managed to get a spark, all be it a very week one....why????
i thought a points system would be easy to prove my engine runs but it just isnt happening.... i have new cap, arm, leads and plugs....cleaned the
points and set them to 0.015"....checked the timing, all is good....set the car on jump leads from my tin top to assist the battery....
turns over, my inline spark tester shows a spark, but when you take the plug out it is very week....
arrrrrgh!!!!
WHY WHY WHY WONT IT WORK!!!!
(sorry..just getting a little frustrated and cant afford an auto spark to come out and look at it)
thanks for any help with this
barry (boggle)
[Edited on 11/2/10 by boggle]
just because you are a character, doesnt mean you have character....
for all your bespoke parts, ali welding, waterjet, laser, folding, turning, milling, composite work, spraying, anodising and cad drawing....
u2u me for details
|
PLEASE NOTE: This user is a trader who has not signed up for the LocostBuilders registration scheme. If this post is advertising a commercial product or service, please report it by clicking here.
|
|
|
doddy
|
| posted on 11/2/10 at 08:55 PM |
|
|
have you earthed the engine to the chassis
|
|
|
Ben_Copeland
|
| posted on 11/2/10 at 08:55 PM |
|
|
Change the points???? Not sure if you did or not.,... you can guarantee that it'll be the thing you didnt replace !
Ben
Locost Map on Google Maps
Z20LET Astra Turbo, into a Haynes
Roadster
Enter Your Details Here
http://www.facebook.com/EquinoxProducts for all your bodywork needs!
|
|
|
blakep82
|
| posted on 11/2/10 at 08:55 PM |
|
|
i tried using spark leads to turn my engine over. smoke came out the leads, and the engine turned very slow. i guess the spark would have been weak
too.
i'd try putting the battery right on properly and try again
________________________
IVA manual link http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/detail?type=RESOURCES&itemId=1081997083
don't write OT on a new thread title, you're creating the topic, everything you write is very much ON topic!
|
|
|
Steve G
|
| posted on 11/2/10 at 08:57 PM |
|
|
+1 on the earthing
|
|
|
boggle
|
| posted on 11/2/10 at 08:59 PM |
|
|
i have......earth from battery to head, to block and to chassis.........
just because you are a character, doesnt mean you have character....
for all your bespoke parts, ali welding, waterjet, laser, folding, turning, milling, composite work, spraying, anodising and cad drawing....
u2u me for details
|
PLEASE NOTE: This user is a trader who has not signed up for the LocostBuilders registration scheme. If this post is advertising a commercial product or service, please report it by clicking here.
|
Ben_Copeland
|
| posted on 11/2/10 at 08:59 PM |
|
|
quote:
Originally posted by blakep82
i tried using spark leads to turn my engine over. smoke came out the leads, and the engine turned very slow. i guess the spark would have been weak
too.
i'd try putting the battery right on properly and try again
I think he was using jump leads to assist not replace the battery !
Ben
Locost Map on Google Maps
Z20LET Astra Turbo, into a Haynes
Roadster
Enter Your Details Here
http://www.facebook.com/EquinoxProducts for all your bodywork needs!
|
|
|
Daddylonglegs
|
| posted on 11/2/10 at 09:01 PM |
|
|
Not sure if the condenser would cause a weak spark mate, worth a try?
JB
It looks like the Midget is winning at the moment......
|
|
|
omega0684
|
| posted on 11/2/10 at 09:02 PM |
|
|
just a thought...... knackered ignition module?
I love Pinto's, even if i did get mine from P&O!
|
|
|
Daddylonglegs
|
| posted on 11/2/10 at 09:06 PM |
|
|
quote:
Originally posted by omega0684
just a thought...... knackered ignition module?
He's running points mate, don't think there is an amp?
It looks like the Midget is winning at the moment......
|
|
|
boggle
|
| posted on 11/2/10 at 09:12 PM |
|
|
daddylonglegs...................
i could kiss you rite now!!!!!!!
ITS ALIVE!!!!!!!
THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR INPUT.....
just because you are a character, doesnt mean you have character....
for all your bespoke parts, ali welding, waterjet, laser, folding, turning, milling, composite work, spraying, anodising and cad drawing....
u2u me for details
|
PLEASE NOTE: This user is a trader who has not signed up for the LocostBuilders registration scheme. If this post is advertising a commercial product or service, please report it by clicking here.
|
l0rd
|
| posted on 11/2/10 at 09:47 PM |
|
|
quote:
Originally posted by boggle
daddylonglegs...................
i could kiss you rite now!!!!!!!
ITS ALIVE!!!!!!!
THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR INPUT.....
So where is the VIDEO?
|
|
|
Mark Allanson
|
| posted on 11/2/10 at 09:48 PM |
|
|
Are you running a unballasted coil on an ballasted setup?
The coil may need 12v but is only getting 9v except when the starter is running
If you can keep you head, whilst all others around you are losing theirs, you are not fully aware of the situation
|
|
|
Daddylonglegs
|
| posted on 11/2/10 at 10:03 PM |
|
|
I think I'll forgo the kiss matey, but glad I could help
It looks like the Midget is winning at the moment......
|
|
|
boggle
|
| posted on 11/2/10 at 10:20 PM |
|
|
will video it tommorow.....
sounds very loud!!!!!
mark....i dont know if the coil is ballast...it doesnt say on it..all it says ia its a 12v ford motorcraft coil part number edg 27
79bb-12024-aa
i dont have a ballast resistor fitted...it started first time when i reconnected the condensor.....
but.....
it did backfire through the carb once...
ideas???
cheers
just because you are a character, doesnt mean you have character....
for all your bespoke parts, ali welding, waterjet, laser, folding, turning, milling, composite work, spraying, anodising and cad drawing....
u2u me for details
|
PLEASE NOTE: This user is a trader who has not signed up for the LocostBuilders registration scheme. If this post is advertising a commercial product or service, please report it by clicking here.
|
02GF74
|
| posted on 11/2/10 at 11:07 PM |
|
|
quote:
Originally posted by boggle
...it started first time when i reconnected the condensor.....
beatento it
ofcourse it would, not sure why you would remove it.
it serves to preven t arcing across the points plus help pump energy back into the coil.
|
|
|
boggle
|
| posted on 12/2/10 at 08:35 AM |
|
|
i had an earthing out issue early on in the eve...when i removed it i started getting a spark....
just because you are a character, doesnt mean you have character....
for all your bespoke parts, ali welding, waterjet, laser, folding, turning, milling, composite work, spraying, anodising and cad drawing....
u2u me for details
|
PLEASE NOTE: This user is a trader who has not signed up for the LocostBuilders registration scheme. If this post is advertising a commercial product or service, please report it by clicking here.
|
