[Healeys] It just quit

[Kees Oudesluijs]

Does the distributor rotate? Has timing been lost because of a loose 
clamp bolt?

Kees Oudesluijs


Op 2-4-2021 om 03:16 schreef Mike Sinclair via Healeys:
>
> 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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