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06-07-2011, 02:56 PM
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Porsche problem
I just bought a 1966 Porsche 912 which was in storage for a dozen years. The engine is moving freely, I've put in new plugs, renewed the carburetors, art. boiled out the gas tank, bought a new battery, laid hands upon her bonnet....the engine turns and turns and turns but does not start. I replaced the coil with a known good coil and so far I cannot seem to get a spark from the coil to the distributor...I tried making the spark gap jump...nothing, zilch, bubkus!
Car does look good though, so if it never runs it will be a good garage companion to my E320 Wagon. Help! I have replaced a water pump on my 91 300TE, air pump on my E320, O2 sensors on 190e and 300te...But...I can't figure this one out! THere will be a "DUH" moment! Thanks in advance! 
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06-07-2011, 05:19 PM
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I'd put in a Pertronix electronic ignition myself. Cheap easy replacement that fits inside the distributor cap.
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1977 300d 70k--sold 08 1985 300TD 185k+ 1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03 1985 409d 65k--sold 06 1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car 1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11 1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper 1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4 1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13
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06-08-2011, 12:09 AM
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I am glad to be retired!
New points
New plugs New condenser New cap and rotor No voltage out of the coil...I have disconnected the coil wire to the distributor and tried making a spark jump whilst cranking the engine...nothing! Power is getting to the starter and she turns over "spiritedly". Gas smell is coming out the tail pipe so fuel flow is there...I am so close. How much are those Pertronix doohickeys...I might just try it once I get her going. And...thanks again! Tonight I replaced the climate control module on my 89 Jaguar XJ6. That car has been as reliable as any car I've ever owned. My surprise was in the amount of wiring once you remove the wood around the shifter console...I have never seen so many wires! I live in Arizona and when the control module blew, i knew I had to act quickly. Got the replacement from my pal at EAG European Auto Group in Georgia for $50.00 bucks and right now all's working like it should...now if only I had the same streak of luck with this Porsche!
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06-08-2011, 12:23 AM
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1977 300d 70k--sold 08 1985 300TD 185k+ 1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03 1985 409d 65k--sold 06 1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car 1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11 1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper 1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4 1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13
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06-08-2011, 10:23 AM
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06-08-2011, 10:44 AM
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There is no need to crank the engine to troubleshoot this. With the ignition on and the points open, there should be power on both the + and - coil terminals. With the points closed, there should be a substatial voltage difference. If there isn't, the points are dirty or not grounded. If there is, manually open the points and you should have a spark. If not, the coil itself could be bad.
It might also be a good idea on an engine sitting this long to check that no "creatures" have taken up residence in the cooling system. Last edited by rscurtis; 06-08-2011 at 05:07 PM.
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06-08-2011, 11:09 AM
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You should get a good grounding strap from the motor to the frame ,easy to do and makes life a whole lot simpler when working out electrical bugs, youll know this part is 100%.Any compression numbers youve taken ,it pays to get a good health check of the cylinders .
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06-08-2011, 11:13 AM
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Well crap how do you know you had a known good coil and then not see voltage coming out of it then?
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