javelin cranks over, has spark and i poured gas in the carburetor and it still wont start.
Dec 27, 2011 at 4:21 AM
amc javelin cranks, has spark and gas in the carburetor but still wont start
1968 AMC JAVELIN
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WHERE DID YOU LOOK FOR SPARK?
IS THIS POINTS?
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IS THIS POINTS?
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Dec 27, 2011 at 4:23 AM
we looked for spark by putting a screw driver in the spark plug wire. yes it is points
Dec 27, 2011 at 4:27 AM
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Are you getting a good hot blue snapping spark? If you have fuel and spark, it has to run unless the compression is too low, timing problems, or a weak spark.
Dec 27, 2011 at 4:30 AM
thanks
Dec 27, 2011 at 4:34 AM
ENGINE OFF
MANUALLY TURN CRANK TILL POINTS ARE CLOSED
WITH SOMETHING INSULATED (PEN, STICK, ETC) OPEN POINTS OVER AND OVER
DO THEY SPIT AND POP NICE SPARKS?
ANYTHING RECENT HISTORY OR DONE THAT MIGHT HELP ME?
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MANUALLY TURN CRANK TILL POINTS ARE CLOSED
WITH SOMETHING INSULATED (PEN, STICK, ETC) OPEN POINTS OVER AND OVER
DO THEY SPIT AND POP NICE SPARKS?
ANYTHING RECENT HISTORY OR DONE THAT MIGHT HELP ME?
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Dec 27, 2011 at 4:34 AM
TURN THE KEY TO "ON" WHEN YOU OPEN THE POINTS!!!
SORRY
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SORRY
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Dec 27, 2011 at 4:35 AM
WHEN CRANKING
DOES IT SPIT AND SPUTTER LIKE IT WANTS TO BUST OFF?
OR IS IT JUST DRY OVER AND OVERS?
IF YOU PUT MUCH MORE FUEL IN IT THAN, LETS SAY 3 PLASTIC SODA BOTTLE TOP-FULS IT MAY BE FLOODED
HAVE YOU BEEN CHOKING IT?
HAS IT BEEN RUNNING?
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DOES IT SPIT AND SPUTTER LIKE IT WANTS TO BUST OFF?
OR IS IT JUST DRY OVER AND OVERS?
IF YOU PUT MUCH MORE FUEL IN IT THAN, LETS SAY 3 PLASTIC SODA BOTTLE TOP-FULS IT MAY BE FLOODED
HAVE YOU BEEN CHOKING IT?
HAS IT BEEN RUNNING?
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Dec 27, 2011 at 4:46 AM
Which engine do you have in this car, and do you have any interest in the sale of it?
Dec 27, 2011 at 5:00 AM
it doesn't even make a pop like it wants to start but the battery was half way dead and it has been sitting for allot of years. it is a six syl.
Dec 27, 2011 at 4:26 PM
i think it is because the battery is dead
Dec 27, 2011 at 4:42 PM
How long has it been sitting? Also, did you replace the fuel, clean the carb, check plugs, wires...? And yes, a weak battery can have an affect on it.
Dec 27, 2011 at 6:37 PM
SO IT'S EITHER A 232 OR A 258
BASICALLY THE SAME ENGINE EITHER WAY
MY '77 JEEP HAS A 258 W/ ELECTRONIC IGN---I HAVE REPLACED THE INTAKE AND INSTALLED A 4 BBL HOLLEY
MY OTHER JEEP HAS A FLATHEAD FOUR, IT'S A 1946 WILLYS
RECENTLY I REPLACED THE POINT SYSTEM WITH AN ADD-ON ELECTRONIC SYSTEM AND COIL (ONLY THE DISTRIBUTOR PARTS AND COIL, NO OTHER BOXES OR WIRING)----VERY SIMPLE AND INEXPENSIVE, FITS RIGHT INTO THE EXISTING DISTRIBUTOR.....CAN BE REVERTED BACK IN MINUTES, IF NEED-BE
I LIKE IT A LOT--LET ME KNOW IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, I'LL SEND MORE INFO--I FEEL SURE THE COMPANY MAKES THE SYSTEM TO FIT YOURS
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BASICALLY THE SAME ENGINE EITHER WAY
MY '77 JEEP HAS A 258 W/ ELECTRONIC IGN---I HAVE REPLACED THE INTAKE AND INSTALLED A 4 BBL HOLLEY
MY OTHER JEEP HAS A FLATHEAD FOUR, IT'S A 1946 WILLYS
RECENTLY I REPLACED THE POINT SYSTEM WITH AN ADD-ON ELECTRONIC SYSTEM AND COIL (ONLY THE DISTRIBUTOR PARTS AND COIL, NO OTHER BOXES OR WIRING)----VERY SIMPLE AND INEXPENSIVE, FITS RIGHT INTO THE EXISTING DISTRIBUTOR.....CAN BE REVERTED BACK IN MINUTES, IF NEED-BE
I LIKE IT A LOT--LET ME KNOW IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, I'LL SEND MORE INFO--I FEEL SURE THE COMPANY MAKES THE SYSTEM TO FIT YOURS
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Dec 27, 2011 at 7:54 PM
to the medic. well i found out it is a 1968 javelin SST and yesterday i found the problem, it is because the carburetors throttle was rusted shut. it runs and i hooked up a temporary fuel tank that is a 1 gallon tang and its gravity flowed from the roof.we are hot wiring it from under the hood because of no key. nice jeep but I'm not interested because i just turned 13.
Dec 29, 2011 at 2:16 AM
to the medic. i have a friend that is interested in the 46 willies and wants to know more info and the price.
Dec 29, 2011 at 2:23 AM
CAN'T GET RID OF WILLY!....HE'S MY BABY!...THERE ARE MANY MORE OF 'EM
IN CASE YOU WANNA GET RID OF THE POINTS, HERE'S THE LINK TO THE MFGer's CATOLOG---YOU CAN FIND WHAT YOU NEED HERE, THEN YOU'LL HAVE TO TAKE THE PART # TO ONE OF THEIR DEALERS TO PURCHASE
I'M JUST GUESSING YOU HAVE A 2 BARREL BBD
THAT'S HARD TO BELIEVE THAT'S THE SAME CARB--BOTH HAVE WARRANTY'S---I WOULD NOT BE SCARED OF THE CHEAPER ONE
ALWAYS KEEP YOUR CORE UNTIL ALL IS RUNNING WELL, THERE MAY BE A BRACKET, ETC THAT YOU NEED TO TRANSFER TO THE REPLACEMENT....NOTHING LIKE YOUR CORE BEING GONE FOREVER AND YOU NEED SOMETHING OFF OF IT.
ARE YOU GETTING THIS PUPPY FIXED UP FOR WHEN YOU ARE LEGAL ROAD READY?
WHEN WE MESS AROUND WITH A "DRAG IN" JEEP, WE DO THE GAS CAN THING TOO---WE CALL IT THE "I.V."!
KEEP US POSTED ON PROGRESS
MAYBE WE CAN HELP SOME
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IN CASE YOU WANNA GET RID OF THE POINTS, HERE'S THE LINK TO THE MFGer's CATOLOG---YOU CAN FIND WHAT YOU NEED HERE, THEN YOU'LL HAVE TO TAKE THE PART # TO ONE OF THEIR DEALERS TO PURCHASE
I'M JUST GUESSING YOU HAVE A 2 BARREL BBD
THAT'S HARD TO BELIEVE THAT'S THE SAME CARB--BOTH HAVE WARRANTY'S---I WOULD NOT BE SCARED OF THE CHEAPER ONE
ALWAYS KEEP YOUR CORE UNTIL ALL IS RUNNING WELL, THERE MAY BE A BRACKET, ETC THAT YOU NEED TO TRANSFER TO THE REPLACEMENT....NOTHING LIKE YOUR CORE BEING GONE FOREVER AND YOU NEED SOMETHING OFF OF IT.
ARE YOU GETTING THIS PUPPY FIXED UP FOR WHEN YOU ARE LEGAL ROAD READY?
WHEN WE MESS AROUND WITH A "DRAG IN" JEEP, WE DO THE GAS CAN THING TOO---WE CALL IT THE "I.V."!
KEEP US POSTED ON PROGRESS
MAYBE WE CAN HELP SOME
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Dec 29, 2011 at 4:17 AM
I probably will get it when I'm 16.thanks for the sites.ill keep you posted on the progress. thanks!
Dec 29, 2011 at 5:25 AM
WE'RE WAITIN' ON YOU
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Dec 29, 2011 at 5:52 AM