Dual Point Question

[firoutfarm]

Put new condensers, spark plugs and points in my '61F and now it won't start. I did everything exactly the way that the manual said . I'm going to triple check the timing tomorrow. Any ideas? Also, do you adjust the hydraulic lifters the same as a shovelhead? I have a gauge to set them 1/8" from the bottom. Thanks guys, Lloyd

[108]

I assume it ran before the new parts? Check that you dont have a wire out of place or touching ground someplace and you might try setting and test starting on one set of points at a time. I dont think the timing would be an issue unless you put the timer in a tooth off after replacing the condensers. (I've never worked on an original dual-point but you werent getting any other response)

[john HD]

is one of your new condensers bad?

rare but can happen. throw the old ones in and see if it runs!

john

[firoutfarm]

Thanks guys, I don't know what the problem was but I checked everything again and it was right, tried to start it again and it fired right up...............who knows???? Lloyd