[Healeys] It just quit

[John OBrien]

Mike: This might be a wild shot in the dark,but have you inspected your 
new rotor carefully?  a few years ago we were in Waco for the Conclave 
and our BJ8 quit running on us after acting weird for a few miles.  It 
ended up that the little locator tab inside the rotor had sheared and 
the rotor could now move around. It would still generate a spark, but 
not at the right time. Luckily I had a spare rotor and replacing it got 
us back on the road.  I found it when I had the Dist. cap off and tried 
turning the rotor.  Low and behold it could turn on the shaft.  I hope 
you find the problem whatever it is.

John O'Brien

'61 Bugeye (Lucy)

'65 BJ8 (Madelyn)

On 4/1/2021 8:16 PM, Mike Sinclair via Healeys 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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