D17 won't stay running

I have a 1964 D17 it stopped running a month ago.
New carb that wasn't the problem, new tune up kit still didn't run.
Compression test all cylinders were 110 to 118 psi. I timed the engine to the distributor still no go ? Could it be needing a valve job?
Mike.
 
Plug wires running to the correct cylinders? I've seen guys not put the wires back correct and I have seen where the kids were out playing but they did not tell dad they touched the plug wires.
 
All those new parts did you do any trouble shooting before throwing new part at it in hope of fixing it?? Most of the time throwing new parts to fix one is the best way to add to your problem not fix it. Simple trouble shooting will save you time and many many $$$

#1 do you have a good blue/white spark tha twill jump a 1/4 inch gap at the center wire of the distributor cap and at all 4 plug wires??? If no try a hot wire from the ignition side of the battery to the ignition side of the coil and check spark again. If good then you problem is from the coil back. If good spark then
#2 pull carb drain plug and make sure you have a good steady flow of gas tha twill fill a pint jar in under 3 minutes and yes use a jar and catch the gas to look for water/dirt etc. Does choke it hurt or help?? When was the last time you serviced the air cleaner and dumped the water/mud out of it and filled it with good oil??

Post back what you find for more help if you need it
 
(quoted from post at 13:18:29 01/27/17) Plug wires running to the correct cylinders? I've seen guys not put the wires back correct and I have seen where the kids were out playing but they did not tell dad they touched the plug wires.
I in stalled new wires and checked the book on the firing order twice.
 
What did yo use the new points at?? Should be set at 0.020 and if you got them from say TSC that is likely to be the problem. Also if you changed the condenser try the old one good chance the new one is bad from the get go
 
(quoted from post at 14:24:05 01/27/17) What did yo use the new points at?? Should be set at 0.020 and if you got them from say TSC that is likely to be the problem. Also if you changed the condenser try the old one good chance the new one is bad from the get go
I set the points from .08 all the way to 0.22 . I'll try those remedys tomorrow and let you know.
 
Set them to 0.020 and take the flap form the box they came in and wipe it between the point back and forth a few times I bet when yo udo and then look at the card board you will see a gray/black on the card board which is a film that the points have one them causing you problems
 
I had that exact problem on mine and turned out to be the loose white wire from the ignition (to coil) with a faulty connection.
Hope this helps out.
 
(quoted from post at 11:41:18 01/28/17) Do you know for sure if you're getting a full flow of gas out of the tank to the carb?

Hello I followed your advice to the t. I got plenty pf gas through my gas line filter that I just installed plenty of gas in the jar.
I added a jumper wire and it had spark then lost it. I focused on the points and noticed they were staying open. then installed the old points and condenser. Set the points at .020 no go, Then .010 and it roared to life. Nobody around here was able to trouble shoot this machine. Thank you very much.
 
0.010 is not correct. Are you sure you didn't have more then one gauge strip so your maybe have 0.010 and 0.009 at the same time or some such. Also why buy points on E-Bay when NAPA or O'Reilly's have them on hand and most are a good brand to boot
 
(quoted from post at 16:54:21 01/29/17) 0.010 is not correct. Are you sure you didn't have more then one gauge strip so your maybe have 0.010 and 0.009 at the same time or some such. Also why buy points on E-Bay when NAPA or O'Reilly's have them on hand and most are a good brand to boot

There is some wobble in the distributor shaft, I'm thinking it would make up for the difference?
I'll start buying Napa points from now on.
Also I cleaned the air cleaner out and washed it with parts cleaner. There was a little sand in the bottom. When I get the new points I'll set them at 0.20.
Thank you again. Mike
 
If there is much side to side play in the distributor shaft you may have to rebuild it or replace it. Side to side play can cause the point to not open like they should which will effect timing and point gap and even cause misfire and can even cause a broken or cracked cap
 
(quoted from post at 19:28:35 01/29/17) If there is much side to side play in the distributor shaft you may have to rebuild it or replace it. Side to side play can cause the point to not open like they should which will effect timing and point gap and even cause misfire and can even cause a broken or cracked cap
I bought a good set of points and condenser at Napa this afternoon and set the points at 0.20, no fire then I set them at 0.10 and it runs good. So I will taking your advice and rebuild the distributor.

Mike
 

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