International scout starting problems

1972 INTERNATIONAL SCOUT
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SCOUTMAN72
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I need help with this I have gotten my scout to run but I noticed that the wires got hot but now the scout wont even start it acts like it will but it doesn't and the negative wire starts to smoke when I crank it any suggestions
Dec 28, 2011 at 4:39 PM
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HMAC300
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if the negative battery wire smokes when trying to start , clean it at the body /engine or where eer itis connected. also make sure there is a battery tpe wire going from engine to battery and engine to frame. then check for fuel and spark. your points shold be set a t 30 degrees dwell and timing somewhere areound 5 degerees btdc shold do ok.
Dec 28, 2011 at 5:39 PM