I am trying to start a 1949 2R5 truck without luck so far. There is a lot of information on the forum. Thanks to those who have taken the time to put it here. I have whittled things away until I found that I have continuity between the wire connection to the distributor and the body of the distributor, as shown in this picture:
I do not think there should be continuity between these points. Am I on the right track? If I am, then what would be a suggestion on how to fix it?
Some history: This truck was last driven in 1988. Since 1992 it has been in a garage. It started and ran for a few minutes in 2000, 2002, 4 and 6. In 2008 is would not start due to no spark. I did not try again until yesterday.
Yesterday it had spark and was attempting to start, but I was also working on getting the fuel into the pump and carburetor. Then it stopped attempting to start, and there was no more spark. My investigation has lead to this continuity question.
Thanks for any help.
I do not think there should be continuity between these points. Am I on the right track? If I am, then what would be a suggestion on how to fix it?
Some history: This truck was last driven in 1988. Since 1992 it has been in a garage. It started and ran for a few minutes in 2000, 2002, 4 and 6. In 2008 is would not start due to no spark. I did not try again until yesterday.
Yesterday it had spark and was attempting to start, but I was also working on getting the fuel into the pump and carburetor. Then it stopped attempting to start, and there was no more spark. My investigation has lead to this continuity question.
Thanks for any help.
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