Won't start after degreasing

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Jul 9, 2011 | 10:19 PM

oliver28472

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Won't start after degreasing

81, 302, aod. Smelled the oil burning on the exhaust manifold so I tightened all the valve cover bolts and cleaned the motor. Now it won't fire. Spins over OK. Let it dry out for several hours with a fan on it too.

Jul 9, 2011 | 11:11 PM

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Dry out the inside of the distributor (remove the cap).

Jul 10, 2011 | 06:15 AM

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I did that, even left it open for several hours with a trouble light shining in, then got my portable air tank and blew air in it. When I opened the cap, it looked completely dry. I did notice that I need to replace the cap and button but that shouldn't keep it from starting. Is there a way to test the module?

Jul 10, 2011 | 09:07 AM

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Make sure the coil is clean and dry, it could be grounding out. The only way to really test the module is to pull it and take it to a parts store that has a tester.