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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Engine/Drivetrain => Topic started by: chevyboy1983 on June 16, 2009, 11:04:10 pm

Title: wont start after head gasket replacement
Post by: chevyboy1983 on June 16, 2009, 11:04:10 pm

I got the head gasked finally put back on and i cant get the thing to fire it seems like there is no spark.  It just cranks and cranks but no fire i smell gas so i think it is getting gas.  I was wondering if you guys had any ideas before i check tomm. see if i can figure out the problem.

Title: Re: wont start after head gasket replacement
Post by: Lt.Del on June 17, 2009, 07:54:46 am

You didn't list the things you already checked.  I am assuming by your name, you have an '83.  I would start w/ distributor, hot wire to coil getting 12 volts w/ ignition on?....did the distributor sit back into the intake withou problems?  Ground wire positioned right on the HEI coil?

Is the distributor turning when you crank the engine? take the cap off and look. (for that matter look at oil pressure when cranking see if needle moves up--that'l tell you if distributor is turning)  Rotor look good?

Title: Re: wont start after head gasket replacement
Post by: Irish_Alley on June 17, 2009, 10:29:37 am

that little red wire works wonder lol done that