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Subject: Spitfire starting problems
From: drfaustus@london.crosswinds.net
Date: Thu, 24 Sep 1998 08:18:46 -0700
First I have to admit to neglecting my spitfire for about a month.

 I'm sure she's mad at me.

The problem I'm having, is I can't get the car to start.  I parked

it, then about a week later went to start her up.  I found the

battery was dead (Not a surprise, my charging system doesn't

work, and I had been driving at night).  I charged the battery

and put it back in.  Now the car would crank, but wouldn't start.

 My cap and rotor looked pretty balck, so I replaced then.  At

the same time I decided to replace my points and condensor. 

I also replaced my plug wires (some didn't fit well) and plugs

(They looked a little black).  I regapped my new points and plugs.

 However I still can't get the car to start.  I am getting spark,

and I do have gas.  I pulled the gas line off the carb, to make

sure I was getting fuel to the carb, I am.  Any suggestions?

Andy L.
1970 Spitfire

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