Problem with 56 Ford t bird......won't start ! Towed into shop has fuel . Spark ...cranks over good almost catches but............need some help from a Ford tech.........has us stumped. My cell number is .... 978 973 6422. Meengrinch
If the spark is 'yellowish' (instead of 'blueish') you may have dirty, worn out, or closed-up contact points in distributor. Also check plugs. If you pull plugs, check compression. 312s have mechanical lifters, possible that valve clearances are too tight. ("How can valve clearances tighten up?") Carbon on seats, valve stems stretched a few thousandths. (mileage) Check all wire terminals from battery cables down to coil terminals. Prior to doing this, grab the fan (engine NOT running, LOL) and turn it clockwise and counter clockwise. Possible timing chain stretch, and cam sprocket teeth worn/shattered. (they're plastic, unless 'updated' with steel sprocket!)
Between valves too tight, points not opening enough/too much, funky gas, we need more info. Didja rebuild it? Didja remember 9pins, not dot to dot.
sure sounds like points have had it. as stated replace.if not an old school mechanic he will not have a points file which was used in the day to extend life awhile.let us know how you make out.one other thing you do not need to make multiple posts
Thank all for your replies.......all new parts ..".will chect chain stretch.........keep thinking have run out......my memory keeps telling me of a rare timing order only on 56 312.......appreciative of your help.
there is no rare order on 312 lay off the meds I did not see about you rebuilding motor so the comments about timing chain marks etc. should have no bearing on your problem you need to supply more info.if more to story than my advice may not apply.if you towed to a modern shop with no old timer there.they are probably looking for ECU or other modern shyt
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