Zarbuck,
Let me try to help you.
You can always sell the car as a "roller" and maybe get $700 to $1200 if the interior is good and some of the major repairs have been done like a new clutch, head gasket and waterpump.
Here is what you need to do.
Go to Harbor Freight in Amarillo.
Harbor Freight Tools Amarillo, TX
Get a cheap volt/amp/ohm meter. for $7 or less. Coupons in many papers. I have at least 5 "free" meters gotten with coupons.
Charge your car battery out of the car.
Put the battery in the car fully charged.
Clean all the battery wires on both ends. If a battery cable has acid corrosion it should be replaced with a HD cable----not a cheap thin guage cable found at Omallys, PEP Boys or Walmart. Go to NAPA and get some HD cable--4guage minimum, 2 guage or less is better.
Get a new DME/FUEL pump relay or learn how to make a jumper on Clarks and use it.
DME Relay Information and Testing
Put the new relay in or the jumper.
Try to start the car.
Stare at the tach--
do you see the needle jump 1/16 of an inch ---It has to jump a little
If it does not jump, Check the refence sensors with you new VOA meter
Clean the connections. Check the resistance per Clarks.
Speed and Reference Sensors - Checking, Replacement, and Adjustment
Check the distributer rotor. Pull the cap and make sure the rotor is tight.
Does the cap feel sloppy when installed? It should be real tight.
See Clarks.
You can do a lot of these tests and more found in Clarks No Start Trouble shooting page.
Troubleshooting - Engine
You can send the DME to have it tested for free.
If it is bad a new/used rebuilt DME will cost from $350 to $600.
Member George at
944 Ecology has mentioned he will test your DME (and sell you one if needed)
There are other electronic shops that provide the service as well.
The car is a DIY car and hands on. You must learn and get the tools to keep it running.
GL
John