1965 Ford Fairlane 500 won't start

Asked by Killingshoes Feb 23, 2017 at 02:45 PM about the 1965 Ford Fairlane

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 65 Ford Fairlane 500 with a 289 motor in it that just stopped running.
I changed the spark plugs but nothing. It turns, BUT does not turn on. It's
getting gas but still nothing. Any suggestions? It has an upgraded electronic
ignition system with a blaster coil. Just not sure what to do from here.

7 Answers

Hmm.. she was running fine then just died. You think that would be a timing issue? and not sure how to check the spark. This is my 1st classic, so im still learning. Thanks for the advice!

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pull the coil wire and ground it, see if you have spark. It may be a bad coil if there is no spark, also check your points , see if the gap is correct.

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hi i have a 64 ford fairlane 500 and i just replace the alternator and the battery is like 2 years old and the battery keep draining as welk i turn it on and after like a minute running it dies please help

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