SteveBones
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Been working through some issues with my 1958, TR3A. Started with needing to replace the generator. There is a local shop in San Jose that has been around for awhile and did a nice job. Also replaced the voltage regulator. Prior to this the car would start easily. Easy starting was helped by having a reduction gear starter installed by the previous owner. Background on the car. Purchased about 4 years ago. It had been running really well over the last few years up until now.
What I have done so far with the starting issue:
1). Checked gas. SU Floats have gas. Spark plugs are wet as well when removed and inspected.
2). Removed spark plug and reattached the spark plug wire cap. Had spark plug tip up against the engine block while motor turned over. No spark.
3). Replaced the distributor cap and wires. I have a back up that worked when on the car previously a few years back. Car would not start.
4). Replaced the distributor rotor. Replaced with an unused/new one. Car would not start.
5). Replaced the condenser with a new one. Car still would not start.
I have gone through the Haynes manual regarding the ignition system. Need to retrace what I have done so far. I also need to figure out next steps. Here is what I am considering to do next. Let me know if there are any additional steps I should be taking.
a). Replace the points. I do have a new set.
b). Figure out how to test the coil. I was planning to test by removing the main coil wire where it attaches to the distributor. Then have the tip up against the engine block to see if there is spark when the engine turns over.
I am interested in hearing from others on best way to test the coil. And also any recommendations on figuring out the reason for no spark at the spark plugs and the car not starting.
Thanks
What I have done so far with the starting issue:
1). Checked gas. SU Floats have gas. Spark plugs are wet as well when removed and inspected.
2). Removed spark plug and reattached the spark plug wire cap. Had spark plug tip up against the engine block while motor turned over. No spark.
3). Replaced the distributor cap and wires. I have a back up that worked when on the car previously a few years back. Car would not start.
4). Replaced the distributor rotor. Replaced with an unused/new one. Car would not start.
5). Replaced the condenser with a new one. Car still would not start.
I have gone through the Haynes manual regarding the ignition system. Need to retrace what I have done so far. I also need to figure out next steps. Here is what I am considering to do next. Let me know if there are any additional steps I should be taking.
a). Replace the points. I do have a new set.
b). Figure out how to test the coil. I was planning to test by removing the main coil wire where it attaches to the distributor. Then have the tip up against the engine block to see if there is spark when the engine turns over.
I am interested in hearing from others on best way to test the coil. And also any recommendations on figuring out the reason for no spark at the spark plugs and the car not starting.
Thanks