[Healeys] It just quit

Michael Salter michaelsalter at gmail.com
Thu Apr 1 20:40:16 MDT 2021


I had a coil that caused very similar symptoms but it came back when
everything cooled down.
However what you describe certain sounds like sparks and the rotor is a
very likely suspect.

M

On Thu., Apr. 1, 2021, 9:18 p.m. Mike Sinclair via Healeys, <
healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:

> 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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