Re: [Classic Mustang] Re: Starting Problem (Help)

Agreed...how about checking the coil wire to the distributor for continuity?

Something else that just struck me: with the valve covers off, is it
possible he broke or inadvertently disconnected the engine ground strap at
the back of the engine?

At 01:03 PM 4/6/2009, Michael D. Myjak wrote:
>regardless... this doesn't address the fact that he lost spark in the
>process. But even with open valves, there would be some backfire and
>other carrying on going on.
>
>-Michael
>
>Dan O'Reilly wrote:
> > Actually, I believe Ford calls for the compression value to be within 10%
> > of each other.
> >
> > At 09:56 PM 4/5/2009, mustngmke wrote:
> >
> >> What catches my attention is you adjusted the valves. Did it spin a
> little
> >> too easy? the valves may not be seating, thus no compression, check the
> >> compression, if it's under 100, that's it. this is assuming you have 12
> >> volts to the coil and good spark coming from the coil.
> >>
> >> Mike
> >>
> >
> > ---
> >
> > Dan O'Reilly
> > 1971 Bright Red Mach 1
> > 2002 Black Deluxe Convertible
> > Colorado Springs, CO

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Dan O'Reilly
1971 Bright Red Mach 1
2002 Black Deluxe Convertible
Colorado Springs, CO

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