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mrlaser · 01-14-2020, 12:23 PM

FINALLY!! After replacing the coil with the one manufactured in the USA, the engine tried to start. I had set the distributor to the TDC position on #1 to check the spark intensity. The grounded plug had a vigorous,bright blue spark . Without changing anything, I replaced the plug and plug wire and turned the key to the "on" position. The cylinder fired as the key was turned and moved the crankshaft pulley nearly 45 degrees from the TDC. position. I haven't tried anything else yet because of other commitments. Hopeful.

01-14-2020, 12:23 PM	#115
mrlaser Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 225	Re: 8BA compression issues FINALLY!! After replacing the coil with the one manufactured in the USA, the engine tried to start. I had set the distributor to the TDC position on #1 to check the spark intensity. The grounded plug had a vigorous,bright blue spark . Without changing anything, I replaced the plug and plug wire and turned the key to the "on" position. The cylinder fired as the key was turned and moved the crankshaft pulley nearly 45 degrees from the TDC. position. I haven't tried anything else yet because of other commitments. Hopeful.