<VV> starting problems

[Sethracer at aol.com]

In a message dated 8/10/2011 10:10:32 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  
edmonds01 at bresnan.net writes:

My '63  Monza 900 'vert has developed a problem which I've been unable to  
diagnose. When attempting to start the engine it begins firing as though  
starting but as soon as I let off the key it dies.  If I continue  
holding the key in start position the engine will rev up but as soon as  
I release the key it dies.
I've checked the fuel pump and it seems to  be working o.k. and I've also 
checked the ignition and found  nothing.  I have a suspision it is in the 
electrical system but have  run out of ideas.
Any suggestions would be greatly  appreciated.
Clyde




Clyde - the easiest way to test whether it is the resistance circuit is to  
bypass it. Take a 5 foot long wire and jumper to the coil from the Positive 
 battery terminal. (hook it to the side of the coil OPPOSITE that of the  
distributor wire) Then get in and start the car. If it cranks and starts, you 
 have a coil wire power problem. (By the way, turning off the key at  this 
point will not shut down the car, be prepared!)  The  problem might be in 
the resistance wire, or anywhere in the ignition feed  system from the 
ignition switch to the coil. But if it starts with the jumped  power to the coil, 
you don't have a fuel problem. 
 
- Seth
 


Seth Emerson

C's the Day! -  Corvair, Camaro, Corvette
San Jose, CA