[jims69camaro]

since i don't see an external coil, i'd have to guess it's an HEI. sure wish it wasn't, as it would be easier for me (the dinosaur that i am) to diagnose. anyways, i am going to start this morning from the battery and work my way through the ignition system.

the carb has been rebuilt twice. once by me, once by a professional. the pro said i goofed by not extenting the power plunger (big blue thing) like it should have been, but i really think since i didn't soak the entire unit in parts cleaner i might have contaminated it partially or totally while rebuilding it. remember, i stripped it down a second time and still couldn't find anything wrong with it...

the reason for dumping gas into the carb was to rule out the "not getting fuel" part from the equation. since it's getting air and fuel, the only thing left is spark. and timing, but, like stated, timing does not jump around by sitting in the driveway. since the last time i had it out it ran like a champ, i can only guess it's got to be electrical in nature, and those electrical gremlins can be the worst.

wish me luck. nothing like waiting until the last minute to get started, either. i'll be there whether in the '69 or in the wife's jeep. i think i'd rather have a picture of the '69 on the plaque, though...

p.s. in the future, the '87 is so far from running as to not be included in any thought of any discussion, let alone be included in any discussion. while i would like to get started on it this year, there is a certain lack of fundage... not to mention i wouldn't even think of starting to work on it by myself. can someone say "disassembly party"? i knew that you could. pizza and beer are tremendous temptations.

take care all.
-jim