Cannot start my car

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2 total messages Started by J A Raisanen Mon, 03 Feb 1986 22:21

#665

Author: J A Raisanen
Date: Mon, 03 Feb 1986 22:21

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I have a 1954 Hillman Husky Wagon that I bought as a "project" car
to improve my "weekend mechanic" skills.  I cannot start the car and
it has not run for approximately 5 years.  It turns over fine and the
carburator is getting gas (I think).  However, I do not get any spark
from holding the coil wire (distributer end) on the block.  I know the
coil is good because it works in my other Hillman (which runs fine)
What else should I check?  Could the coil be different enough that it
might work in one car and not the other (there is 7 years separating
the model year)?  Any suggestions would be appreciated!

JR

Re: Cannot start my car

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Author: don
Date: Wed, 05 Feb 1986 16:37

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> .
> .
> However, I do not get any spark
> from holding the coil wire (distributer end) on the block.  I know the
> coil is good because it works in my other Hillman (which runs fine)
> What else should I check?
> .
> .

You should check to be sure the point are opening and closing.
Lift the cap and watch the points when you crank it over.
If the points are opening and closing, make sure you have voltage
present at the points when they are open. If you don't have voltage
(12V, 6V, whatever the battery is), disconnect the condensor.
It may be shorted. If voltage appears when the capacitor is disconnected
replace it. If you still don't have voltage, problem would be in the
wiring. Run a "hot" wire (temporarily, of course -- you want to know
if it'll run) from the battery to the points side of the coil. You
should now be ready to fire it up!

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