I purchased this 40 a few months ago. I have been driving it since I purchased it with no issues. I typically pull into my driveway, the last time it ran, I backed into the driveway.
40 info: 1969, SBC 350, automatic, HEI distributor, aftermarket gauges. Plow removed just before I purchased. I removed the winch.
When the 40 was running, the gauges worked fine until you turned on the headlights, then the gauges stopped working. Now, when the key is turned, the gauges do nothing, but the engine is cranking but will not turn over when the key is turned all the way.
Here is what I have tested:
Battery: 12.22 volts
Battery: 10.5 volts while cranking
Distributor: 12.2 volts
Button on the underside of the distributor is not spring loaded, does not move. (I was told it is supposted to move in and out with a spring behind it)
Checked the fuses in the engine compartment and under the dash.
I cleaned the battery posts and checked the wires on the starter, all tight.
Push the throttle, gas is going in the carb.
I bought a spark tester which I will do tomorrow.
The wiring harness looks like swiss cheese.
Anyone have any ideas?
Thanks
40 info: 1969, SBC 350, automatic, HEI distributor, aftermarket gauges. Plow removed just before I purchased. I removed the winch.
When the 40 was running, the gauges worked fine until you turned on the headlights, then the gauges stopped working. Now, when the key is turned, the gauges do nothing, but the engine is cranking but will not turn over when the key is turned all the way.
Here is what I have tested:
Battery: 12.22 volts
Battery: 10.5 volts while cranking
Distributor: 12.2 volts
Button on the underside of the distributor is not spring loaded, does not move. (I was told it is supposted to move in and out with a spring behind it)
Checked the fuses in the engine compartment and under the dash.
I cleaned the battery posts and checked the wires on the starter, all tight.
Push the throttle, gas is going in the carb.
I bought a spark tester which I will do tomorrow.
The wiring harness looks like swiss cheese.
Anyone have any ideas?
Thanks