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I installed the HD8 carburetors on my BJ8 today.
I turned the key to let the fuel bowls fill. After the fuel pump stopped clicking, I turned the key fully to start the car. I let the engine turn over several times. Then tried again. Would not start. I assume it's getting gas, so I figured, no spark.
I found the center pin on the Pertronix distributor cap was melted. The rotor seems burnt on top and has some white residue on the sides.
I'm running a Pertronix ignitor. I checked the Pertronix carbon spark plug wires with an ohm meter and they seem fine. I tested the Lucas Sports Coil with an ohm meter, it's reading 3.1 ohms.
I'm wonder if I left the key in the on position too long, filling the fuel bowls. I've heard with the Pertronix ignitor it's not good to leave the key on without the engine running. Is this an example of what happens?
I have a replacement cap and rotor now installed, but hesitant to start the car, duplicating the problem.
What should I check, and how?
What caused this problem?
Thank you.
I turned the key to let the fuel bowls fill. After the fuel pump stopped clicking, I turned the key fully to start the car. I let the engine turn over several times. Then tried again. Would not start. I assume it's getting gas, so I figured, no spark.
I found the center pin on the Pertronix distributor cap was melted. The rotor seems burnt on top and has some white residue on the sides.
I'm running a Pertronix ignitor. I checked the Pertronix carbon spark plug wires with an ohm meter and they seem fine. I tested the Lucas Sports Coil with an ohm meter, it's reading 3.1 ohms.
I'm wonder if I left the key in the on position too long, filling the fuel bowls. I've heard with the Pertronix ignitor it's not good to leave the key on without the engine running. Is this an example of what happens?
I have a replacement cap and rotor now installed, but hesitant to start the car, duplicating the problem.
What should I check, and how?
What caused this problem?
Thank you.
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