Spridget wont start

[Marvinator]

I have a 66 1098 spridget that I pulled the engine to fix multiple oil leaks. Fixed the leaks added new clutch and put back in car. Did not remove distributor Car was driving and running good prior to this. Now it won't fire. Has gas, spark etc. Has 2 year old battery new coil. Aftermarket starter and ignation Weber down draft carb. Won't even sputter with either. Any ideas?

 

[drooartz]

Ground strap reattached?

You probably have, but I'd go back and recheck all connections. Might be worth doing a static timing to make sure the distributor didn't get moved -- even if you didn't remove it, it might have slipped somehow and be far enough off to keep things from running.

 

[JPSmit]

Does the starter turn over?

If so, and it doesn't fire, you can have the distributer cap 180 deg out.

 

[Marvinator]

Ground strap reattached?

You probably have, but I'd go back and recheck all connections. Might be worth doing a static timing to make sure the distributor didn't get moved -- even if you didn't remove it, it might have slipped somehow and be far enough off to keep things from running.

Ground strap is attached. I’ll check the distributor in the morning. Thanks

 

[Marvinator]

Does the starter turn over?

If so, and it doesn't fire, you can have the distributer cap 180 deg out.

Yes it turns over fine. I’ll check the distributor in the morning. It could be that. I did take the cap and wire’s off. Thanks

 

[Billum]

I would check for air in the fuel line.

 

[Marvinator]

I would check for air in the fuel line.

I’ll check it this morning. Thanks

 

[drooartz]

Worth rechecking the firing order as well If you had the wires off.

 

[DavidApp]

Run a hot wire from the battery to the coil to eliminate any wiring problems caused in the removal or reinstallation.

David

 

[Bayless]

Says he has spark and fuel. If that is true then timing (or firing order) is the first suspect, especially since he also had the cap and wires off.

 

[Marvinator]

Says he has spark and fuel. If that is true then timing (or firing order) is the first suspect, especially since he also had the cap and wires off.

I think you might be right. Do you know the firing order on the distributor cap side entry which hole is 1 2 3 4

 

[Marvinator]

Worth rechecking the firing order as well If you had the wires off.

You might be right. Do you know the firing order on a side entry distributor cap which hole is 1 2 3 4

 

[RickF]

You might be right. Do you know the firing order on a side entry distributor cap which hole is 1 2 3 4

Here ya go...

 

[Marvinator]

Here ya go...

Thanks for the quick update. That’s what I have written down from yesterday. I’ll give it a try. Thanks

 

[DrEntropy]

Just flip the wires around at the plugs. Exchange 1&3, 2&4. That puts it 180° from where it is now.

 

[Marvinator]

I have a 66 1098 spridget that I pulled the engine to fix multiple oil leaks. Fixed the leaks added new clutch and put back in car. Did not remove distributor Car was driving and running good prior to this. Now it won't fire. Has gas, spark etc. Has 2 year old battery new coil. Aftermarket starter and ignation Weber down draft carb. Won't even sputter with either. Any ideas?

Thanks for the ideas below in the threads. Still won't fire. No air in gas line, new coil, plug wires in correct order, ground strap in place, reversed wires for 180 off, (put back to original ) Battery seems fine but doesn't seem to turn very fast, tried to do it with a jump but didn't turn any faster, Spark isn't blue but orange, loosened distributor and tried starting by turning 1/4" at a time no luck. Has a Fireball XR 700 ignation with a Accel super coil. Any more ideas? Won't ignite starting fluid either.

 

[Marvinator]

Here ya go...

Still not firing. Spark is orange in color

 

[Marvinator]

Just flip the wires around at the plugs. Exchange 1&3, 2&4. That puts it 180° from where it is now.

Thanks for the info but didn't work

 

[Marvinator]

Just flip the wires around at the plugs. Exchange 1&3, 2&4. That puts it 180° from where it is now.

Tried it but no go

 

[RickF]

Sounds like the timing is off. Turn the engine until piston #1 is at top dead center. Where is the rotor pointing?