Mopar Muscle Association UK

Ok, let's re-cap.
Van has been running fine for the couple of years I've owned it.
It started to get a bit temperamental about six weeks ago, engine died when a bit warm in stationary traffic.
Then one day it started up was was running really rough and wouldn't settle to a smooth idle.
Next day wouldn't start at all.
new fuel filters, one at the tank one small clear one at the carb,
carb rebuilt and cleaned
new rotor
new dizzy cap
new leads.
Still won't start !!!!

I haven't pulled the dizzy as I'm pretty sure that hasn't moved, It's secure.
I lined up the timing marks at TDC and rotor arm is pointing to 7 o'clock (roughly) but that points in between two posts on the dizzy cap when its fitted.
I'm pretty much out of ideas now.
Anyone know a good Mopar mechanic in north London?

It lives!!
Because I'm a half blind half wit I managed to confuse the no. 1 plug wire for the no 3. ?!?
In my defence, when the dog house engine cover is in place access is ridiculously tight and because the spark plugs sit at an angle I managed to get nos. 1 and no. 3 crossed over
In my vain attempts to get it started, I thought I'd tried every combination of plug lead positions on the distributor cap, talk about clutching at straws!
Anyhow, I had a light bulb moment, put the leads back on where I thought I'd screwed up and hey presto, she burst into life.
Isn't it funny how its always a simple thing (or a senior moment) that turns out to be the problem.
Thanks for all the advice, I know where to come next time I do something stupid.

glad it's sorted
and also..... 'doh!'

You won’t forget or do that again, that’s how most of us learn

mopar_mark wrote: ↑Tue Nov 23, 21 9:49 pm You won’t forget or do that again, that’s how most of us learn

Yep. Every day’s a school day!

............. the next thing is going into a room and wondering that you are doing there !!!!!........ another senior moment that is happening all to often
Guy

sorted yay...!

now why am i in an office on the outskirts of watford?

i'd better ask

Dave

guy whitwam wrote: ↑Wed Nov 24, 21 9:51 am ............. the next thing is going into a room and wondering that you are doing there !!!!!........ another senior moment that is happening all to often
Guy

or walking 6 feet from your car to your toolbox and forgetting what spanner you needed
i've been doing that for years.
neil.

A few years ago I decided to make shopping lists for parts or materials so that I couldn’t forget anything, only to find that when I got to the store I’d forgotten the list !!!!
We’ve gone a bit off topic here but the initial problem has been solved, so,