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Re: 73 Charger won’t run, any help appreciated [Re: cdwmotorsports] #2624208
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Good you found that, that`s why I suggested to look at the simple things first. I can`t tell you how many times I looked deep for a problem when it was really right in front of my face.

Re: 73 Charger won’t run, any help appreciated [Re: cdwmotorsports] #2625696
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Well I have now cleared the old tank of fuel and added a fresh 5 gallons. Filled the bowls and turned the key, it spit and sputtered, so I turned distributor 180 and it continued to spit and sputter. I walked away from it and it dawned on me the I put the wires on as if it was a big block fixed that and put the rotor back the 180 I had flipped it. It fired off a couple times and I’m pretty sure that we flooded it. The temperature here today was once again not conducive to firing it up. It’s supposed to be warmer tomorrow and Tuesday without the high winds we are currently having. The carb rebuild kit is due here Tuesday so that will be a project for the firehouse on Wednesday. The best thing is I’m pretty sure the problem has been fixed and it’s just a matter of getting it dialed in on the fresh carb.


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Re: 73 Charger won’t run, any help appreciated [Re: cdwmotorsports] #2625852
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encouraging news. keep at it, as it sounds like you are getting close.
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Re: 73 Charger won’t run, any help appreciated [Re: cdwmotorsports] #2626443
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So this all came down to plug wires that were not in the correct order?

Troubleshooting basic checklist- Air, fuel, ignition, compression, in the right order, in the right amounts.

Re: 73 Charger won’t run, any help appreciated [Re: cdwmotorsports] #2626527
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It’s not running yet. I personally believe it is a multitude of issues all compounded into it not running.


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Re: 73 Charger won’t run, any help appreciated [Re: cdwmotorsports] #2626709
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Originally Posted By cdwmotorsports
It’s not running yet. I personally believe it is a multitude of issues all compounded into it not running.


Makes sense to me, as it quit running while your BIL was driving it (if I read your early comments correctly). In any case, keep plugging away at it and let us know as your progress continues.

Re: 73 Charger won’t run, any help appreciated [Re: cdwmotorsports] #2632437
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It runs, still needs some timing and carb tuning. Runs and drives down the road.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/4lf4bdiuvvym45w/AAC5ZzD7af9DJAGhqbmtLW0ea?dl=0

Items replaced...

Carb rebuilt
FBO ignition box
FBO coil
Bypassed ballast resistor
New fuel lines
New PVC and Broke booster hoses
MSD spark plug wires
Rebuilt distributor from Roadrunner40 on forbbodiesonly... he only uses USA made parts in them and replaces the plastic bushing with steel.


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Re: 73 Charger won’t run, any help appreciated [Re: cdwmotorsports] #2632707
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Re: 73 Charger won’t run, any help appreciated [Re: DynoDave] #2633176
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Glad it's running! Did you ever figure out what exactly the problem was?

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Re: 73 Charger won’t run, any help appreciated [Re: SattyNoCar] #2633542
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Some sort of ignition issue. I replaced all the ignition parts one at a time box and coil "didn't" fix it, wires "didn't" fix it. New distributor and warm temps and it runs. With the cold though I can't be certain the problem wasn't solved prior to the new distributor because we flooded it out trying to start it in the 40 degree temps. Which sends me back to some sort of ignition problem.


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Re: 73 Charger won’t run, any help appreciated [Re: cdwmotorsports] #2633606
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i might have missed it, but in your list of parts replaced, i didn't see a mention of plugs. you replaced those correct ? changed brand, or stay the same ?
great you are up and running again !
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Re: 73 Charger won’t run, any help appreciated [Re: moparx] #2634525
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I have 6 plugs I need to get two more, they didn’t have the full set apparently when I got them. Hoping to get the other two on the way home in about an hour.


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Re: 73 Charger won’t run, any help appreciated [Re: cdwmotorsports] #2635708
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Spark plugs have been replaced, the old ones were not tight nor were they in good condition.


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Re: 73 Charger won’t run, any help appreciated [Re: cdwmotorsports] #2635838
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any difference in operation ?
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Re: 73 Charger won’t run, any help appreciated [Re: moparx] #2635889
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Huge improvement, the miss is gone as is most of the stumble. I need to throw a timing light on it yet to dial it in. My eleven year old was driving me nuts yesterday asking if we could drive it I told him we would as soon as we changed the plugs. We swapped them and he got in the drivers seat and it fired right up no issue, I told him to get in passenger seat and he said he was gonna drive it, I said well not if he wanted to go out on the road. He suggested we check the air in the tires and asked if he could move it up to the garage, I caved and after I shifted the Hurst V-matic (man do I hate that shifter) into gear for him he was off. We took it for out for about a 15 minute drive, which is the furthest we have went yet and it performed great. I was obviously begged for a burnout so I provided two, not good ones since the BFG Radial T/A's are on they're last leg. Cooper tires are the next on the agenda to make it a safe cruiser and then it will be driven regularly while I park the truck.


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Re: 73 Charger won’t run, any help appreciated [Re: cdwmotorsports] #2635942
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Great news. Sounds like you have an aspiring gear head on your hands. Also good news...

Re: 73 Charger won’t run, any help appreciated [Re: Fat_Mike] #2636008
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Re: 73 Charger won’t run, any help appreciated [Re: bboogieart] #2636351
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sounds like you have successfully battered mr. murphy ! up good for you ! you sound like you have a fine son as well !
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Re: 73 Charger won’t run, any help appreciated [Re: moparx] #2636446
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Up and running, doing burnouts, making the next gen. happy...all good! boogie


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Re: 73 Charger running NOW!!! All help appreciated [Re: cdwmotorsports] #2643881
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