can't get my 78 3.0 to start

[carrera1975]

coil went bad (leaking silver) replaced it, had the cd box and new coil checked they work, replaced the green wire to the distrib. still won't start

I can get it to back fire if I keep cranking on it. getting fuel

what else?

[kimlangley7]

make sure pop-off valve has not "popped off".. mine did a couple of years ago > $120 tow job home > I get it into my garage > open the air cleaner box > pop -off valve laying on its side > I re-seat > and it starts right up.. co$$tly lesson

kgl

[boyt911sc]

CIS or carbs? Would like to help but needs more info.

TD

[BK911]

Put a timing light on it and see if you get spark. That should at least tell you which direction to start looking.

[Walter_Middie]

Remember that the distributor in a 3.0 turns counter clockwise - are your distributor cap wires on correctly?

[Kemo]

also, if you smell gas, you might be flooding if the cold start valve is stuck open.

[Sapporo Guy]

Is your distributor screwed? Mine just blew today ....

[carrera1975]

Ok, well this was a good one. The good news is that it is fixed. the tab on the distrib cap broke off so it moved on off TDC....everytime I adj. the distrib it would get more off.

Thanks for everyone's help, I have good info for those who put 3.0's in earlier cars, the green wire to the CD box can be updated to Plug and Play.