I just spent the last 2 1/2 years restoring my landy. It was a major body/frame restoration. The only mechanical things I did was replacing all the fluids and lube it up and replace the plugs. I did replace the gas tank and sending unit.
I was so excited to crank her up again after 2 1/2 years. However, she will not start (starter turns fine but never fires once). I first thought it was a fuel line issue, but there is new fuel in the fuel line filter, plus it smells like gas is getting to the carb. I also tried some starting fluid without benefit. Now I think it is a spark issue. I neither see nor hear a spark when I pull the plug wires off a touch. I'm getting a new voltmeter today to test the lines to the coil.
I did have virtually all the body panels off. I didn't intend to change any wiring but possibly I did by accident.
With that said, I will add the caveat that I'm medical . . . not mechanical. I know how the human body works but not engines. The wiring to the ignition looks to me like a pile of spaghetti wrapped in electrical tape inside the dash. So, if you have ideas for me, tell me like I’m a mechanical bimbo. Any help would be appreciated as I'm drooling to get this baby back on the road. Thanks.
I was so excited to crank her up again after 2 1/2 years. However, she will not start (starter turns fine but never fires once). I first thought it was a fuel line issue, but there is new fuel in the fuel line filter, plus it smells like gas is getting to the carb. I also tried some starting fluid without benefit. Now I think it is a spark issue. I neither see nor hear a spark when I pull the plug wires off a touch. I'm getting a new voltmeter today to test the lines to the coil.
I did have virtually all the body panels off. I didn't intend to change any wiring but possibly I did by accident.
With that said, I will add the caveat that I'm medical . . . not mechanical. I know how the human body works but not engines. The wiring to the ignition looks to me like a pile of spaghetti wrapped in electrical tape inside the dash. So, if you have ideas for me, tell me like I’m a mechanical bimbo. Any help would be appreciated as I'm drooling to get this baby back on the road. Thanks.
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