I have an atomic 4 on my 1971 C&C 35. It was running fine yesterday then it just shut off. It turns over but won't start. I cleaned the plugs and wires, changed the ignition coil and still nothing. Any ideas?
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Originally posted by Andewkw View PostI have an atomic 4 on my 1971 C&C 35. It was running fine yesterday then it just shut off. It turns over but won't start. I cleaned the plugs and wires, changed the ignition coil and still nothing. Any ideas?
I replaced all of it long ago, the tank was rusting from the inside out and the fill hose was falling apart and dropping rubber bits in the tank. Even more fun was when the rubber 90 degree elbow came apart where the tank fill is
Also did you check your work - are you getting a spark now?
Joe
Coquina
1973 C&C 35 MK IJoe Della Barba
Coquina
C&C 35 MK I
Maryland USA
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You need 3 things: compression, fuel, spark. That's it. You're likely missing only one, and it probably isn't compression.
Give it a shot of starting ether and see what happens. If you're missing spark, there will be no change. If you're missing fuel, the engine will run for a short while on the ether.
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Originally posted by Al Schober View PostGive it a shot of starting ether and see what happens. If you're missing spark, there will be no change. If you're missing fuel, the engine will run for a short while on the ether.
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Originally posted by rkohl44 View Postvery basic question, Al: How do you use starting ether? Where do you squirt it? (I've obviously never done this before.)Greg
1975 Alberg 30
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look at the carb, theres a small square flame arrestor with a black hose ontop - give it 2-3 seconds max.. open throttle 5%-10% (this gets the starting fluid flowing) - and swing her over and see if she puffs at all.
When you swapped the coil did you wire it correctly? should have close to battery voltage at coil + when key on before starting - check that too and report back..
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