flatlndr
Active member
Hi all. Anyone out there familitar with Vintage rigs??
I've had several instances where my rig wouldn't start. Turns over fine, no start. '82 Cross Country, P30, 454, quadrajet, HEI.
Initially I thought it to be the quadrajet flooding, which I've read to be a common problem. After several instances, I believe I've tracked it down to ignition.
I put an inline spark checker on #8 plug wire the last time it wouldn't start. No fire. After trying to figure out where voltage should be one the HEI dist., I'm shooting in the dark at this time, couldn't find 12v.
After more plugging, unplugging connections, tried to start in Neutral - nope - guess coaches don't work like that - must be in Park. Moved the gear shift lever back and forth in Park and BANG! fired right up.
I've since talked to my mechanic and know were to check voltages at the Dist.
Can someone explain the relationship to the Park lever and ignition?. There has been a couple times when the 454 wouldn't shut off with switch. The last time it finally shut down when the coach settled into park.
Are coaches that much different than autos in this area? I've read about the troubles with the "park brake" but thought it would be on newer coaches.
Any info appreciated.
Tom B
I've had several instances where my rig wouldn't start. Turns over fine, no start. '82 Cross Country, P30, 454, quadrajet, HEI.
Initially I thought it to be the quadrajet flooding, which I've read to be a common problem. After several instances, I believe I've tracked it down to ignition.
I put an inline spark checker on #8 plug wire the last time it wouldn't start. No fire. After trying to figure out where voltage should be one the HEI dist., I'm shooting in the dark at this time, couldn't find 12v.
After more plugging, unplugging connections, tried to start in Neutral - nope - guess coaches don't work like that - must be in Park. Moved the gear shift lever back and forth in Park and BANG! fired right up.
I've since talked to my mechanic and know were to check voltages at the Dist.
Can someone explain the relationship to the Park lever and ignition?. There has been a couple times when the 454 wouldn't shut off with switch. The last time it finally shut down when the coach settled into park.
Are coaches that much different than autos in this area? I've read about the troubles with the "park brake" but thought it would be on newer coaches.
Any info appreciated.
Tom B