Engine wont fire - Page 2

opelphile · 05-13-2006

I also was looking to upgrade to a 1-wire alt with more output, is there one you have in mind or that is a direct fit?

spdkilz02 · 05-13-2006

the gm 105 amp alternator, it is a 1 wire alternator and has an internal voltage regulator...look in the photo gallery under alternator and there is a pic that guyopel put on there comparing the sizes...and also do a search on the forum for alternator and there is a thread about doing the swap...

Ivan · 11-11-2007

The CompuFire thread is awesome, but this thread is a little more clear[er] and concise on how to actually set it up. I bought the GT 4 years ago and not had much time to work on it. I finally buckled down and have been working on it intensely. This was the last thread I read before I got the car running. I just wanted to say thank you.

The car has a clicking sound under the valve cover, besides that it's responsive, starts easy and idles well. I love it.

This is indeed the point where it starts getting expensive. So much more things i can do to it.

71 GT, Weber, EZ-Wire, CompuFire.

jvandyke · 11-11-2007

Ticking sound: adjust valve lash yet?, timing chain slapping around a bit, or exhaust leak can sound like that too they tell me.

Ivan · 11-17-2007

I think I will start looking for the exhaust leak. I have noticed exhaust coming out of the engine.

I have not been able to run the car for very long. PO has retrofitted a over sized alternator and since the distributor has been rotated the alt gets in the way of the advance/retard.

Soon as I take care of that Ill be able to isolate the problem. Matter of fact I am looking at that alternator mentioned earlier in this thread.

http://www.opelgt.com/photos//data/5.../DSCF00534.JPG

05-13-2006	#26 (permalink)
opelphile GT Lover Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Prunedale, CA Posts: 29 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	little off topic I also was looking to upgrade to a 1-wire alt with more output, is there one you have in mind or that is a direct fit?

11-11-2007	#28 (permalink)
Ivan Opeler Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 13 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	This thread got my GT running The CompuFire thread is awesome, but this thread is a little more clear[er] and concise on how to actually set it up. I bought the GT 4 years ago and not had much time to work on it. I finally buckled down and have been working on it intensely. This was the last thread I read before I got the car running. I just wanted to say thank you. The car has a clicking sound under the valve cover, besides that it's responsive, starts easy and idles well. I love it. This is indeed the point where it starts getting expensive. So much more things i can do to it. 71 GT, Weber, EZ-Wire, CompuFire. Last edited by tekenaar; 11-12-2007 at 02:27 PM.. Reason: either 'more clear' or 'clearer' = same thing

11-17-2007	#30 (permalink)
Ivan Opeler Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 13 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Ticking Sound I think I will start looking for the exhaust leak. I have noticed exhaust coming out of the engine. I have not been able to run the car for very long. PO has retrofitted a over sized alternator and since the distributor has been rotated the alt gets in the way of the advance/retard. Soon as I take care of that Ill be able to isolate the problem. Matter of fact I am looking at that alternator mentioned earlier in this thread. http://www.opelgt.com/photos//data/5.../DSCF00534.JPG

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05-13-2006	#27 (permalink)
spdkilz02 1000 Post Club Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 1,724 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	the gm 105 amp alternator, it is a 1 wire alternator and has an internal voltage regulator...look in the photo gallery under alternator and there is a pic that guyopel put on there comparing the sizes...and also do a search on the forum for alternator and there is a thread about doing the swap...

11-11-2007	#29 (permalink)
jvandyke Opeler Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hudsonville, Michigan, USA Posts: 1,788 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Ticking sound: adjust valve lash yet?, timing chain slapping around a bit, or exhaust leak can sound like that too they tell me.

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