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  1. tr6web

    TR6 No spark 1972 TR6

    To continue from a previous post, but more description subject line... Car started fine, then just died. Got a spark tester.. no spark. Changed points, rotor arm and condenser, installed new Lucas sports coil. Even removed the distributor and cleaned it up. Still no spark. Not sure if I need to...
    • tr6web
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    • distributor spark
    • Replies: 35
    • Forum: Triumph
  2. T

    100-6 start up issues

    CV19 has given me a rare chance to spend some time with my 100-6. However, my first journey was cut short when it just cut out. The car has a Pertronix ignition fitted, and was running fine before the above happened. There's a healthy spark at the coil, but nothing at the plugs. I've looked...
  3. S

    Wedge Need help with TR8 no spark

    Oh LBC gurus -- help please, as this one has me baffled! '80 TR8 dual Stromberg car that when I got it had spark, bad fuel pump and dying starter. Would run on starting fluid. I put in a new fuel pump and starter and now has no spark. Figuring I toasted the Lucas Opus distributor, I just...
    • sammyb
    • Thread
    • coil ignition spark tr8 triumph
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Triumph
  4. J

    TR6 TR6 died/ won't start

    2 weeks ago I had been driving my 1974 TR6 for about 70 miles and it died out shortly after leaving a stop light, about a mile from my house. The car just died out with no warning, and was not running rough or showing any other signs. I checked the fuel and the spark and discovered the fuel was...
    • j3k5d4
    • Thread
    • coil distributor spark tr6
    • Replies: 30
    • Forum: Triumph
  5. H

    Ignition Switch Bypass Help - '61 Bugeye

    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...
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