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tjmckenzie · 11-08-2020, 12:09 AM

1930 Model A and just for the record the car was handed down to me from my Grandpa. I am semi mechanically inclined.
Okay, here is the facts as I know the:

1. Fuel seems to be getting to the intake manifold/carburetor. The reason I know this is it is soaking through the gasket above the carburetor.
2. New Spark plugs are firing.
3. Spark Plugs are dry, no fuel on them.
4. Distributor is firing. New coil, cap and rotor.
5. Points are firing.

When I turn the car over, it seems to me that we are not getting spark. Just keeps turning over with no sound of combustion. I know the info is lacking maybe but any ideas on what it might be? Thanks in advance.

11-08-2020, 12:09 AM	#1
tjmckenzie Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Manteca, CA Posts: 13	What am I missing? 1930 Model A 1930 Model A and just for the record the car was handed down to me from my Grandpa. I am semi mechanically inclined. Okay, here is the facts as I know the: 1. Fuel seems to be getting to the intake manifold/carburetor. The reason I know this is it is soaking through the gasket above the carburetor. 2. New Spark plugs are firing. 3. Spark Plugs are dry, no fuel on them. 4. Distributor is firing. New coil, cap and rotor. 5. Points are firing. When I turn the car over, it seems to me that we are not getting spark. Just keeps turning over with no sound of combustion. I know the info is lacking maybe but any ideas on what it might be? Thanks in advance.