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Engine will not start

I have a T60B with the Continental LPG engine. Orginally it use to run really well. I had it sit for a while, and now it will not start. It was not getting a spark, I pulled the spark plugs out, they are real clean. I clean the points and now I get a spark but it cranks and almost feels like it want to start. I am concerned I may have moved the spark wires when I had to take the cap off. I have a manual but does not cover the Continental engine. Does anyone know the firing order? It has a prestolite distributor. I also do not know how to tell if the engine is getting LPG gas, I am familar with normal gas engines but not LPG ones. I also believe the point gap should be.020 and dwell 67-72 degrees. However my dwell meters don't seem to work so I set the gap at.020. Any help would be appreciated.
  • Posted 26 Apr 2012 21:42
  • By manny_n
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  • Maryland, United States
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Problem resolved. Motor lit right up with the new parts. Thanks everyone for all the help.
  • Posted 28 Apr 2012 12:36
  • By manny_n
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  • Maryland, United States
Thanks so much for info.
  • Posted 28 Apr 2012 00:59
  • By manny_n
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  • Maryland, United States
The folowing part #'s are from Napa- Cap-AL149, Rotor-AL150, Points-CS729A, Condenser-RR174, Wires-700172 (universal solid wire core- you have to cut & install ends), Plugs- AC, C87 or Autolite, 386. I can get you the year ealy next week.
  • Posted 27 Apr 2012 23:43
  • Modified 27 Apr 2012 23:44 by poster
  • By bbforks
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all T60B's had the 4cyl
apparently mcfa did not feel the need to scan a copy of the service manual, all they show on thier site is parts manual
  • Posted 27 Apr 2012 22:17
  • By swoop223
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  • North Carolina, United States
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Do yourself a favor & do a complete tune- up ( Dist cap, rotor ignition points, condenser, wires & plugs). My e-mail is in my profile- if you send me pictures of your distributor I can get you Napa part numbers
  • Posted 27 Apr 2012 13:43
  • By bbforks
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Firing Order checked out ok, only getting spark from cyl #4, getting strong spark to dist cap but using new plug external to the engine only received a good spark on cyl #4, it would appear that the cap needs replacement, may also replace the points, rotor, just have to find a local rep that carries the parts. Can't really tell if I have a fuel problem until a get spark on all 4. Unless someone has other ideas.
  • Posted 27 Apr 2012 11:45
  • By manny_n
  • joined 26 Apr'12 - 6 messages
  • Maryland, United States
yes #1 is on the fan end of the engine ;o)
note the rotation of the rotor when turning the engine over
then bring it up on #1 cylinder TDC to find the #1 wireslot in dist cap. Then using the rotation check the wiring order around the distributor in the direction of rotor rotation. As was said it should be 1342

if thats correct then i'd take some starting fluid or brake cleaner and mist the air filter and crank the engine , if it cranks up and runs then you most likly have a problem in the fuel system too. lockoff or lp filter, out of lp gas etc etc....
  • Posted 27 Apr 2012 09:06
  • Modified 27 Apr 2012 09:06 by poster
  • By Jplayer
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  • North Carolina, United States
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Awesome.

Is cyl #1 numbered from the front of the engine where the fan is located and where is cyl #1 on the distributor cap. The coil input is front right, maybe using that as a reference, I don't want to be off by a cylinder. Thanks.
  • Posted 27 Apr 2012 06:44
  • By manny_n
  • joined 26 Apr'12 - 6 messages
  • Maryland, United States
1-3-4-2
  • Posted 27 Apr 2012 06:12
  • By mrfixit
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  • New York, United States
4 cyl.
  • Posted 27 Apr 2012 00:54
  • By manny_n
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  • Maryland, United States
Is it a 4 or 6 cyl flathead?
  • Posted 26 Apr 2012 23:45
  • By bbforks
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