Hello from Los Angeles!

[ArchieJalopy]

Any T Bucket experts or mechanic recommendations in the Los Angeles, CA area?

We recently took in a T-Bucket that was used on one of our TV shows. We have been driving it on and off for about six months. Working great. It is so much fun! I like to exercise it once a week just to keep everything in check. Today it won't start. Engine turns over but wont ignite. Checked all fluid levels. Getting pressure etc....

I am a pretty mechanical guy (but not an expert auto guy) and this stumps me.

You guys seem to have a great community here. Any and all info would be great. Attaching a photo.

 

[Spanky]

Check the ignition module in the HEI distributor. They have a way of going bad without warning.

 

[ArchieJalopy]

Well Spanky. You are a genius. Swapped out the ignition module and it starts up like a charm. Even better and easier than before. Thank you so much! She is back on the road! A perfect ending.

 

[Spanky]

One more bit of advice on this subject: don't use solid core (metal) ignition wires with electronic distributors. That will lead to module failure. Use only the "suppression" type primary ignition wire. Don't ask me how I know .

 

[choppedtop]

Spanky deserves an" atta boy" for that call.