PS - the stubby I would do is one of yours.

Next to Bondi Junction.

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Has it run beefore

-12months ago before the engine came out.

If so, remove number one plug, put HT lead back on...hold it up against the block (earth - you do have an earth lead from the bottom of the clutch cover to the subframe don't you )

-Yes earth is well and no spark.

Get an assitant to crank her over or short out the solenoid bolts yourself (just quickly)....see if you get a spark across the spark gap. If you get one...you could try the other three to give you some confidence.

But more importantly, have you had the distributor out loosened off
- No dissi hasnt been out or loosened off

Its been sitting for twelve months. I will replace the coil tomorrow and go start again.

Thanks for the offer.

What about when we picked up the moke and the front subframe flipped forward Cursed Blue Cow.

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No the dissi hasnt been out of the engine. The entire engine assembly has been out of the car.

But I am looking forward to firing the exhaust free engine towards misery guts across the road.

The latest:

A went end put in a new coil.

When the engine is turning over off the starter:

8v - . 8v +

When the engine is not turning over
12v both sides

So I assume I have an earthing problem somewhere

Still no spark to the head from the coil from the HT lead.

back to the points....whip the dissy cover off and see if you are getting spark across the points....that could mean the dissy cap is breaking down or you have a lead or three thats cactus

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Thanks. Bloody thing. Maybe I could just set fire to it.

Good idea can I get the good bits out first tho

Points...are they new ...if so give them a thorough check over (especially the faces, bright shiney and the insulation as Jon said above). They are adjusted correctly

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ish- bright and shiney, they have worked as installed.

Thats would be wrong. They had melted that might make it a little difficult to start- new points coming right up.

Just make sure you don't overtighten the insulator so that it cuts through...and make sure the faces of the NEW points are free of oil/protective coating etc..maybe carefully clean with turps/metho first.

Don't forget a tiny bit of silicone grease behind the pawl

I'm off to a driving and guitar lesson....both for my son Good luck

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re check the earth also, make sure brake lines etc are not getting hot under electrical load, ok and add an extra earth for luck

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speed costs....how fast do you want to go...

brake lines what brakes lines thats the next job