late model 74 260z wont start

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96bandit
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Joined: Thu Nov 05, 2015 1:27 pm
Car: Late model 260z

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This is my first carb car and the thing is i bought not running. The icm was bad so opted for the mallory distributor but the thing is i still have no spark. I replaced the ignition coil and still nothing. The motor gets fuel and everything, I just don't know why it doesn't get a spark and all your advice and help will be greatly appreciated.


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evildky
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Car: 71 240ZT, 87 300ZXN/A-T, 06 350Z GT, Tundra TRD RW
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Distributor? Pop the cap off and have a look at the rotor button, I've sen them burn through. Check for spark at the coil, I'd venture a guess to say you aren't getting a spark signal, and the 260z I think had a hall effect distributor. the mallory box should have instructions on testing for signal at the box.


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