1983 Ford 302 won't start

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   I purchased a 1983 Ski Tique last year, and had it running well last year and this summer.  All of a sudden, it will not start.  The engine turns over, but will not start. So far, I have put in a new battery, battery terminals, spark plugs and ignition coil.  Replaced the fuel pump last year.  It appears to be getting fuel, so I am guessing it is an electrical issue, but I have gone beyond my comfort level with trying to replace parts etc. Any advice for someone who is not well versed on engine mechanics would be greatly appreciated.

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skavinski Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: September-28-2020 Location: 46033 Status: Offline Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote skavinski Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: 1983 Ford 302 won't start Posted: September-16-2021 at 2:52pm
	I purchased a 1983 Ski Tique last year, and had it running well last year and this summer. All of a sudden, it will not start. The engine turns over, but will not start. So far, I have put in a new battery, battery terminals, spark plugs and ignition coil. Replaced the fuel pump last year. It appears to be getting fuel, so I am guessing it is an electrical issue, but I have gone beyond my comfort level with trying to replace parts etc. Any advice for someone who is not well versed on engine mechanics would be greatly appreciated.

8122pbrainard Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: September-14-2006 Location: Three Lakes Wi. Status: Offline Points: 41045	Post Options Post Reply Quote 8122pbrainard Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: September-16-2021 at 5:02pm
	Points or EI in the distributor?
	54 Atom 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete <

MrMcD Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: January-28-2014 Location: Folsom, CA Status: Offline Points: 3750	Post Options Post Reply Quote MrMcD Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: September-16-2021 at 9:52pm
	You gave little information to help us guess, Pete led you well asking if your distributor runs factory points or if it has an electronic pickup system. Before pulling anything apart for repair I would check for spark. Take off one spark plug wire, plug in an extra spark plug and ground it to the engine. Have someone turn the key over while you look for spark. It should have a nice hot spark you see sparking as the engine spins. The spark plug must be grounded or it can't spark. You could wear a good leather glove and hold the plug to a ground for this test or use some type of grounding wire. Know going it you could mess up and shock yourself doing this test but even getting shocked yourself tells you the system is sparking. Step 1 complete.

1983 Ford 302 won't start

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