69 340 problems
George, Read my post about my rebuilt starter. Take it out and have it tested! That is exactly what happend to my car. Very weak spark with the starter and a big spark turning the dist. by hand!
Bob, I have another starter here, but I have lost the ambition to replace it today. I also have a lot of other responsibilities here at the house that need my attention right now.
I did read your post, but I re-tested my spark AT THE PLUGS, and it doesn't seem too weak like I originally thought.
Like I said, I think it lost compression. When I was cranking the engine over these last couple of weeks, the engine sounded like it would spin quickly over its entire revolution except for one or two "hard spots". I bet there are a few good cylinders in it, but the rest are toast.
If I can bring myself to do it, maybe I'll pull the heads off and have a look in there. The season is almost over, I missed taking the kids to school in it like I wanted, the local car show cruise night only has 4 weeks left and I am out of time. Pretty soon my time will be spent cleaning gutters and blowing leaves.
I figure I can rebuild the motor should it need it, and have it ready for next spring. I didn't count on this added expense, and it will cut heavily into my profit margin.
I only bought this car to restore and make a few bucks to finance my next car; another 68 or 69 Dart with a BB and a 4 speed. Hopefully I'll pull enough out of this car to afford to build the next one.
I want one that has already been minitubed and the springs relocated, an 8-3/4" SureGrip rear and a stick. Engine not important and neither is the paint.
I'll get back to this car in a few days, and will report whatever I find to you guys.
George