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Still things that can make it not spark. Bad internal ignition module (new ones are easy to find and not that expensive), bad coil, or a broken wire or connection somewhere inside.
I think some stores have machines that can test a module, but I've never had one tested so don't know how good that is.
Not to make you spend money, but it's never a bad idea to have a spare electronic module in case yours ever fails on the road. I suppose you could buy a new module then, and if it fixes the problem throw the old one away.
If it does not fix the problem, then you keep the old one as your spare and carry on hunting down the problem.
Seems like testing would be a good thing either way though.
Not sure how to test the coil on an HEI setup, but I bet it's pretty straightforward just like on other setups.
Paul
I think some stores have machines that can test a module, but I've never had one tested so don't know how good that is.
Not to make you spend money, but it's never a bad idea to have a spare electronic module in case yours ever fails on the road. I suppose you could buy a new module then, and if it fixes the problem throw the old one away.
If it does not fix the problem, then you keep the old one as your spare and carry on hunting down the problem.
Seems like testing would be a good thing either way though.
Not sure how to test the coil on an HEI setup, but I bet it's pretty straightforward just like on other setups.
Paul
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Hi guys, I first wanted to thank you all for your help with my distributor issues. At the end of the day, it ended up being a bad electrical connection. I also need to thank my dad for figuring that out.
I'm now trying to figure out why the steering will only turn slightly left of center. It turns all the way to the right with no trouble.
The history - it has a Saginaw pump in it & shortly after i got it we realized the feed line had a leak. Since it's not original equipment we were unable to get a similar line (rubber line w pressure fitted steel ends) we ended up at our local Napa & they just crimped the fittings onto a hydraulic hose. While this was going on the resevoir ran down to empty. We were told there's most likely air in the system. We tried going back and forth and we still havent gotten it if anyone has any knowledge or could help it would be appreciated
I'm now trying to figure out why the steering will only turn slightly left of center. It turns all the way to the right with no trouble.
The history - it has a Saginaw pump in it & shortly after i got it we realized the feed line had a leak. Since it's not original equipment we were unable to get a similar line (rubber line w pressure fitted steel ends) we ended up at our local Napa & they just crimped the fittings onto a hydraulic hose. While this was going on the resevoir ran down to empty. We were told there's most likely air in the system. We tried going back and forth and we still havent gotten it if anyone has any knowledge or could help it would be appreciated
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Has it ever steered all the way in both directions? Whether it has or not, it appears from here at least like your stabilizer shocks are in a bind. No matter which way you steer, one of them is going to bottom out before it gets where it's supposed to go.
I would disconnect them and see if that alleviates the problem. If so then just re-mount them in such a way as to not bind.
My guess is the center mount is on the axle tube? If so, then when the wheels are pointed straight ahead you need to loosen the tie-rod clamps and extend the shocks to roughly half-way in their travel.
Alternately you could turn all the way to the right, make sure that the right side shock is not fully extended and the left side shock is not fully compressed (by just a smidge should be all you need) and then re-verify they do the same thing when turned all the way to the left.
Good luck.
Paul
I would disconnect them and see if that alleviates the problem. If so then just re-mount them in such a way as to not bind.
My guess is the center mount is on the axle tube? If so, then when the wheels are pointed straight ahead you need to loosen the tie-rod clamps and extend the shocks to roughly half-way in their travel.
Alternately you could turn all the way to the right, make sure that the right side shock is not fully extended and the left side shock is not fully compressed (by just a smidge should be all you need) and then re-verify they do the same thing when turned all the way to the left.
Good luck.
Paul
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This is the correct firing order for the 460
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