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Topic: 1954 M38a1 ignition problems. Spark plugs not sparking |
ncjeepguy
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sat Oct 29, 2016 9:17 am Subject: 1954 M38a1 ignition problems. Spark plugs not sparking |
Thanks! The manual had the spark plug wires hooked in 2 different locations for the same order. I had the wrong order. I switched them and it is during correctly I just have to spend a little more tim ... |
Topic: 1954 M38a1 ignition problems. Spark plugs not sparking |
ncjeepguy
Replies: 9
Views: 10640
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2016 12:43 pm Subject: 1954 M38a1 ignition problems. Spark plugs not sparking |
Yes the distributor was taken out while I cleaned up and painted the engine. The engine was running before this a few years ago, no it has not been rebuilt |
Topic: 1954 M38a1 ignition problems. Spark plugs not sparking |
ncjeepguy
Replies: 9
Views: 10640
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2016 10:32 am Subject: 1954 M38a1 ignition problems. Spark plugs not sparking |
Ok, I changed the points and ended up with spark, I tried it. The engine fired a couple times but it was in the exhaust, so I guess the distributor is in the wrong place. Anyone know which way to turn ... |
Topic: 1954 M38a1 ignition problems. Spark plugs not sparking |
ncjeepguy
Replies: 9
Views: 10640
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2016 6:00 am Subject: 1954 M38a1 ignition problems. Spark plugs not sparking |
Yes my jeep is stock, using the original wiring harness. I removed the number 1 plug and rested it on the exhaust manifold while cranking the engine. My dad watched to see if it sparked and it didn't. |
Topic: 1954 M38a1 ignition problems. Spark plugs not sparking |
ncjeepguy
Replies: 9
Views: 10640
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2016 7:15 pm Subject: 1954 M38a1 ignition problems. Spark plugs not sparking |
Hey guys. I have been trying to start my jeep with no luck. I just finished restoring it and for some reason the spark plugs won't spark while I'm cranking the engine even when the ignition switch it ... |
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