I have a 69fj with a sbc350, automatic, HEI dist.
I replaced the HEI coil about 8 months ago, and have been driving it since with no issues. Two weeks ago I pulled into the garage and next time I tried to start it, it would just keep cranking. Tested wires, 12+ volts at battery and 7+/- at the coil. Has new plug wires, plugs, now a new HEI distributor. I guess my next test is take out the ignition and test the wires there, any other suggestions?
Also, my rig has a electric fuel pump. The mechanical pump has a block off plate. Is there a typical reason in a SBC conversion why this would be done? It is not a 'worked' motor as far as I know. I would really like to go back to a mechanical fuel pump so I have one less future electrical issue to worry about.
Thanks for the help!
DM3
I replaced the HEI coil about 8 months ago, and have been driving it since with no issues. Two weeks ago I pulled into the garage and next time I tried to start it, it would just keep cranking. Tested wires, 12+ volts at battery and 7+/- at the coil. Has new plug wires, plugs, now a new HEI distributor. I guess my next test is take out the ignition and test the wires there, any other suggestions?
Also, my rig has a electric fuel pump. The mechanical pump has a block off plate. Is there a typical reason in a SBC conversion why this would be done? It is not a 'worked' motor as far as I know. I would really like to go back to a mechanical fuel pump so I have one less future electrical issue to worry about.
Thanks for the help!
DM3