Need Help! Where to start on my 66?

[agent orange]

My truck has been running good for several months and today I was driving and all of a sudden it just quit on me. Luckly I was only a couple blocks when this happened. So the engine turns freely (straight 6, but not sure what engine i have), but I dont think i am getting any spark. How do i check? fuel pump? coils? Where do I begin? thanks guys

[valero]

Originally Posted by agent orange

My truck has been running good for several months and today I was driving and all of a sudden it just quit on me. Luckly I was only a couple blocks when this happened. So the engine turns freely (straight 6, but not sure what engine i have), but I dont think i am getting any spark. How do i check? fuel pump? coils? Where do I begin? thanks guys

same thing happened to me when i had my 66...turns out it was voltage regulator...$40 fix from the local auto parts chain, so start there

[61_FL_Apache]

I would check voltage at the coil to start. Make sure you have 12v at the coil, it not, back up to the ignition. Depending on the age of the ignition, that may be bad.

[Sick5]

i can help you check it out tomorrow

[JRBECK64]

Has it got the original Points type Distributor?

[factorystock]

Originally Posted by 61_FL_Apache

I would check voltage at the coil to start. Make sure you have 12v at the coil, it not, back up to the ignition. Depending on the age of the ignition, that may be bad.

I agree. If no power at the + coil, run a wire to the + coil from battery. Try to crank. If starts, bad ignition switch.

[BMERDOC]

If you don't think you have spark, pull a plug and with it attached to the wire, lay it on the valve cover and have someone else twist the key. It should be a little blue bolt of lightning across the terminals. A weak spark will be orangish or it may not even spark at all. Do this and report back.

[BMERDOC]

Ok, sorry, let me give you something else to check. With the air cleaner removed look down the throat of the carb and pump the gas twice. Do you see gas squirting? If you do thats good and move forward. If not lets us know.

[agent orange]

Originally Posted by JRBECK64

Has it got the original Points type Distributor?

I think so...I bought new points but they don't look the same as the old ones. The new condenser does not have a wire compare to the old one. This new condenser is in one piece...i believe i got the wrong one....arrrg!

[agent orange]

Thanks for the replys...I will check all the possibilities tomorrow morning....
Also, If I spray starter fluid into the carb should the truck start if it's not the coil,voltage reg...etc????

[oem4me]

Yes, the truck will run for about one to two seconds on a good dose of starting fluid if fuel delivery is the only problem. It cant hurt to try it. If nothing happens then check for spark.

[Captainfab]

Some of the new replacement points have the condensor right on the points as one unit..

[agent orange]

Last question...I still can't get the truck to start...However, I took the distributor cap off and crank the engine and noticed the rotor is not moving (spinning)...Does that mean my distributor is Bad? My coil is good, replaced points/condenser and rotor.

[Sick5]

Timming chain broke or distributor gear broke

[agent orange]

Originally Posted by Sick5

Timming chain broke or distributor gear broke

Great! Thanks sick5

[Sick5]

i think i might have an extra distributor....ill give you