removed distributor cap, and now it wont start

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i backdated my heat last night so i had to remove a few things.

upon reassembly the car will not start. turns over fine but i assume no spark.

its getting fuel because i can smell it loading up.

pulled the cap back off and reconnected and check the wires, but still nothing.

tia

[timmy2]

Year? Model? engine?

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Originally Posted by timmy2

Year? Model? engine?

sorry 76 2.7

[rwest]

Did the wire going to side of the distributor that connects to the points get knocked loose?

[pete3799]

Rotor firmly seated?

[mrrolleyes]

I triple checked everything. Took the cap back off and rechecked the wires. I did pull one out of the end but placed it back in.




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Originally Posted by rwest

Did the wire going to side of the distributor that connects to the points get knocked loose?

removed it and put it back, i know exactly what you referring to

[dafischer]

One of the leads to the coil pulled off, perchance?

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Originally Posted by dafischer

One of the leads to the coil pulled off, perchance?

Double checked that too. One lead is a ground. Other goes back into the harness with the distributor wire


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[timmy2]

Turn the cap 180 out?
Notch in cap not seated on rim correctly?

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Originally Posted by timmy2

Turn the cap 180 out?
Notch in cap not seated on rim correctly?

i marked it before i removed it.

the clips engage fine otherwise it wouldn't clip?

[timmy2]

Well, maybe your points were jostled and aren't opening enough.
Rotate engine by hand and make sure they open.

Coil center HT lead fully seated in coil? (You mentioned low voltage leads are ok)

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Originally Posted by timmy2

Well, maybe your points were jostled and aren't opening enough.
Rotate engine by hand and make sure they open.

Coil center HT lead fully seated in coil? (You mentioned low voltage leads are ok)

What opens ?



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Looks like I broke the top point off...


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[timmy2]

Below rotor on left side in your photo. The shiney bits in photo.
Do some research on setting your points/dwell.

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i removed and replaced ugh... searching timmy2

[boyt911sc]

Could you post a close up shot of the distributor rotor? It looks like it is pitted and worn out. Test the ignition using an inductive timing light for ignition signal during cranking. Check the cap too.

Tony

[75 911s]

Yes, replace the points as you noted, you are supposed to set the dwell angle when doing so. I think you need a dwell meter. Are you sure you broke the points? It would seem difficult to do so as they are sort of tucked in there. The big thing is, it's mechanical so it can wear out. I would replace the points anyway.

The rotor has a notch in it as well. You can see your dizzy shaft wear point and the rotor is not all the way seated. Look inside your rotor you can see a notch to match (moot if you broke the points) While you're in there:

Buy a dust cover - it goes between the rotor and the top of the distributor housing.

Loosen the bracket that holds the coil and slide it up and in a bit so the coil wire to the cap has less of a bend (purely aesthetic)