[Healeys] It just quit

[George Haywood]

Mike,
Try disconnecting the white wire from the battery switch in the boot.  This switch is notorious for grounding internally at the switch not allowing the engine to fire.  It turns over as if all is well, just won't start.

Take care,

George Haywood
'65 bj8

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Subject: [Healeys] It just quit


I'm stumped.  The Healey quit on me the other day (BJ8).  Was running great, then a slight miss for a mile or so, then very suddenly quit.  Tach went to zero instantly.  Fuel pump clicks after it has sat for awhile, engine turns over rapidly, but nothing happens, even with starter fluid.  Not a whimper.

So far I have:

Checked for spark at a plug.  OK, but may not be under load.

Checked for fuel flow at filter exit.  Plenty.

Per instructions in the manual, opened points and checked for voltage at coil SW and CB, at distributor connection from coil, across points, all 12v.

Closed points, removed high tension lead from distributor and looked for spark on opening points.  I get a good 3/16" spark.

Checked point gap.  0.015".  Points look new.

Replaced condenser.  I've heard they are not always ok.  No change.

The distributor was gone thru recently, with new rotor and points.  Look clean, no carbon tracks, etc.

Puff test on carbs.  OK.

Any ideas?  Coil?

Thanks, Mike
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