Hammer&Wrench
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Just bought a '61 Bugeye with a 948cc engine. It's a beautiful car, but it didn't come with a key or a wiring harness installed. I wanted to see if the engine runs, or if I need to pull it for a rebuild before going about installing the new wiring harness (which is a touch overwhelming..).
I was wondering if you guys could give me some advice on a quick way to fire the engine-? I have new Champion N5C plugs, new Lucas rotor, good wires & cap, and appropriately gapped points. I also fitted a new electric fuel pump, Lucas sport coil, and battery. Here's the way I hooked it up - which is not working - can you please tell me what I did wrong - ?
Bat (+) to top of starter solenoid and (+) side of coil
Bat (-) to chassis ground
(-) side of coil to side of distributer with butt connector
Bottom side of starter solenoid connected to starter motor
Coil is connected to distributer cap & cap connected to spark plugs with ignition wires
I'm obviously missing something because it doesn't work. Do I have to route the power through the voltage regulator, and if so, can you break it down for me, because I'm sick of failing - ?
Thanks for your help, I appreciate your time!
MAS
I was wondering if you guys could give me some advice on a quick way to fire the engine-? I have new Champion N5C plugs, new Lucas rotor, good wires & cap, and appropriately gapped points. I also fitted a new electric fuel pump, Lucas sport coil, and battery. Here's the way I hooked it up - which is not working - can you please tell me what I did wrong - ?
Bat (+) to top of starter solenoid and (+) side of coil
Bat (-) to chassis ground
(-) side of coil to side of distributer with butt connector
Bottom side of starter solenoid connected to starter motor
Coil is connected to distributer cap & cap connected to spark plugs with ignition wires
I'm obviously missing something because it doesn't work. Do I have to route the power through the voltage regulator, and if so, can you break it down for me, because I'm sick of failing - ?
Thanks for your help, I appreciate your time!
MAS