car wont fire up?

1966 CHRYSLER NEWPORT

69,000 MILES

MICHAEL BARNES

MEMBER
2 POSTS

I have replaced the distribitor cap, points, plugs, wires, coil, batt, alt, and vol regulator. The car runs and drives great! Always started right up. But now when I try to start it, it will only crank. It will turn over and over, but wont fire up. I have checked the wires, distr cap, points, and all my conections. But I can't figure it out?? Can you help me please get my car running again??

Thanks.

MICHEAL BARNES

Feb 19, 2012 at 3:16 PM

KHLOW2008

✓ASE Certified Mechanic
41,814 POSTS

You beed to find out wht is missing, fuel or ignition sparks,

The following link should give you an idea what to look for.

If problem started after replacement of the spark plugs, ensure you have the firing order correct.

Feb 19, 2012 at 4:44 PM

KHLOW2008

✓ASE Certified Mechanic
41,814 POSTS

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Sorry, I missed out the link.

Feb 19, 2012 at 4:44 PM

MICHAEL BARNES

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There is no spark coming from the plug wire when I checked it with a test light. And my fuses look good? So what do I need to do next??

Feb 20, 2012 at 10:22 PM

KHLOW2008

✓ASE Certified Mechanic
41,814 POSTS

For such an old engine, we do not have any information in our database so I do not know the system used.

Since there are no sparks, you need to check the points again. Ensure you have battery voltage at the distributor.

Feb 21, 2012 at 12:36 PM

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