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[piratexpress1369a]

Just a shot in the dark ..had a jeep that would not fire up ..turned out the brass part in the boot had moved back to far on the coil ...had use a pick to move it back in place so it could get a better spark

[jonzcustomshop]

Originally Posted by Captainfab

Try changing the module in the base of the distributor.

will do

Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

Just a shot in the dark ..had a jeep that would not fire up ..turned out the brass part in the boot had moved back to far on the coil ...had use a pick to move it back in place so it could get a better spark

good tip, but this is an hei.

got the plugs, haven't put 'em in , but had to laugh at the parts store today.
"I need plugs for a '66 396"
"truck ? "
"sure"
"1/2 or 3/4 ton?"
"1/2"
"2 wheel drive or 4?"
"hmm, lets say 2"
pause....
"they don't show a 396 for a truck"
"Oh yeah, forgot.. make that an impala,66."
"Hmmm, 250?"
"No..... a 396."
"oh OK here they are..."

[1955 mancave]

ok I need more info on this project, and did you ever get it to fire up if not let me know I hade an issue with my 57 and it turned out to be and its been a long time agao but I think I shorted out the coil , not sure if that helps but now my brain will have to try to remember what the heck it was I will get back with you.

[jonzcustomshop]

Originally Posted by 1955 mancave

ok I need more info on this project, and did you ever get it to fire up if not let me know I hade an issue with my 57 and it turned out to be and its been a long time agao but I think I shorted out the coil , not sure if that helps but now my brain will have to try to remember what the heck it was I will get back with you.

it got cold outside so I quit messing with it for a while...

I never did get it to run, started changing the plugs out, and got a few done, then a friend stopped by and we messed with it for about a half hour, we got it to fire a little bit, and adjusted the timing, it was real touchy, a tiny bit advanced, or retarded and it wouldn't fire at all....on a warm day I am going to get the rest of the plugs, and chase the rest of the system if needed.