1979 911 sc with MSD with Start Issue

[jrnicl3]

Hello,

I have a 1979 911 sc with a MSD setup and never has an issue to start the engine for years. I drove it a week ago and after, left the car outside under the porch for about a week. It's pretty hot here(Texas) . This morning I went to start the car. it would crank(with optima battery), but would not start. I crank it a few times, but nothing, would just not start. I can smell the fuel. I even checked/tested the injectors one by one and fuel is coming out.

How to diagnose this?
The battery is fully charged.

Thank you

[jrnicl3]

Any idea?

[93nav]

Sounds like you have fuel, though could be to much (you never know).

I would look at electrical/spark next. Do you have a friend who can help? Pull a plug, see what condition, and then watch for the spark while cranking.

[timmy2]

Spark check time... maybe the MSD quit working.
Check the distributor green wire too.

[Ayles]

Ive had an msd drop dead out of nowhere. It was quite old when it failed but it was pretty much as you describe. Out for a drive and no trouble, couple days later it would not start at all.

[RSBob]

My MSD suffered a catastrophic death last weekend 30 miles from home with zero warning. Would crank fine but no spark. Very rude.