Have you tried replacing the plugs with some decent Bosches?
Had the same problem the last coupla weeks, and that's what fixed it.
Ryan Lee
B395000793 LRX
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Mottram" <c_mottram@yahoo.com>
To: <alpines@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2002 5:54 PM
Subject: Ignition problems - I think
> Help.
> My SV went from barely running (sounded like not
> hitting on all cylinders) to won't even pop when
> cranked. I put in new points and condenser which was
> the final straw before it died completely.
> I get spark (looks small to me, but I never looked
> before) coming from the sparkplug wire to the plug
> when I turn over the engine. There is fuel in the
> carbs. I am starting to second guess which plug wire
> goes to which plug. I have the firing order in the
> manual but I dont know for SURE which socket on the
> distributor is #1. How would I ever know if I removed
> all the wires from the distributor?
> I am also starting to doubt the firepower of the
> coil, but I thought they were an all or nothing deal.
> Any pointers? Next stop is to drag it to the mechanic
> :-(
>
> Thanks,
> Chris
>
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