Distributor Cap/Not Starting

[Quags 0]

Hi all,

 

My 1.6 - 1.9 Skip Brown conversion on open throttle bodies isn't starting.  

 

It's hardly used currently, but always on charge and start it occassionally.  It will turn over, can hear the fuel pump, it will just about catch but not start.

 

I checked the plugs, seem ok.  

 

Looked at the Dizzy cap and saw this, I'm not sure if this looks right! Are there supposed to be pins there? Either way it doesn't look fantastic.

I can't see any part number for the cap or rotary arm, yet there seems to be many choices!  

 

[DamirGTI 342]

Nothing wrong with the rotor arm and the dizzy cap by the looks .. in fact looking kinda newish .

 

That cable is the main signal input from the dizzy pick up coil to the ign. module to fire the ign. coil , any loose contact , wire breakage or oxidation will leave you without both the fuel an spark too .. defiantly check/repair that signal cable first .

 

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Edited January 25, 2019 by DamirGTI

[jackherer 543]

If it has throttle bodies I assume it also has an aftermarket ECU? If so which one?

[Tom Fenton 1,542]

Dizzy cap is supposed to look like that.

 

I'd be looking at the signal cable from the dizzy that seems to be doubled back and wrapped up in tape.

[Quags 0]

Turned out it was the spark plugs. Still has hesitation when accelerating mid range, but at least she drives!