Torino Cobra 429scj starting problems

snakeandshake · September 20th, 2011, 04:55 PM

Hi, I've been trying to figure out why my car won't start. I've narrowed it down to this:
I turn the key to the start position and I get a quick spark at the start of the cycle and when I go to turn the key off, no constant spark... Plenty of fuel, so I'm a little perplexed?
Any suggestions?? As always, thanks in advance for your help!

4valvegt · September 20th, 2011, 09:55 PM

First off thats an amazing machine you have. Does it still have points or electronic ignition? Sounds like your coil isnt being triggered maybe an issue with the points or a pickup coil if its electronic?

snakeandshake · September 21st, 2011, 06:54 PM

Thanks for the compliment, but in it's current condition, it's a 2 ton paperweight...lol
I've done some more digging on my own and it sounds like a plausible explanation that the starter switch isn't operating properly? It currently has a Mallory Unilite distributor and a MSD Blaster 2 coil, which both test out properly from what I can see, so I'm going to try the starter switch, only bad thing about that is having to strip the steering column down to do it, not that expensive... Thanks for the reply!

4valvegt · September 21st, 2011, 09:19 PM

Originally Posted by snakeandshake

Thanks for the compliment, but in it's current condition, it's a 2 ton paperweight...lol
I've done some more digging on my own and it sounds like a plausible explanation that the starter switch isn't operating properly? It currently has a Mallory Unilite distributor and a MSD Blaster 2 coil, which both test out properly from what I can see, so I'm going to try the starter switch, only bad thing about that is having to strip the steering column down to do it, not that expensive... Thanks for the reply!

That makes more sense, my dad had a 70 torino cobra 430 drag pack.

snakeandshake · September 23rd, 2011, 03:17 PM

Originally Posted by 4valvegt

That makes more sense, my dad had a 70 torino cobra 430 drag pack.

Yep, mine is also the 4:30 Drag Pak with the oil cooler and runs about 3200 rpm at 60 on the highway. Definately not a car for a long trip...

T-Money · September 23rd, 2011, 03:28 PM

i wanna see pics of that thing!! since i live right by the ford plant that built the '70 twister specials

BT1288 · October 17th, 2011, 10:52 AM

Originally Posted by T-Money

i wanna see pics of that thing!! since i live right by the ford plant that built the '70 twister specials

Actually, the cars were built in Atlanta and shipped to K.C. (Claycomo), where they were decaled by an outside source contracted by Ford.

September 20th, 2011, 04:55 PM	#1
snakeandshake Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 6 iTrader: 0 reviews	Torino Cobra 429scj starting problems Hi, I've been trying to figure out why my car won't start. I've narrowed it down to this: I turn the key to the start position and I get a quick spark at the start of the cycle and when I go to turn the key off, no constant spark... Plenty of fuel, so I'm a little perplexed? Any suggestions?? As always, thanks in advance for your help! __________________ 1970 Ford Torino Cobra 429SCJ 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 6.1 Hemi

September 20th, 2011, 09:55 PM	#2
4valvegt Enthusiast 03 Cobra Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 809 iTrader: 1 reviews	First off thats an amazing machine you have. Does it still have points or electronic ignition? Sounds like your coil isnt being triggered maybe an issue with the points or a pickup coil if its electronic? __________________ MM Cobra Club #86 2003 Mineral Grey Cobra 2004 True Blue F-150 FX4

September 21st, 2011, 06:54 PM	#3
snakeandshake Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 6 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks for the compliment, but in it's current condition, it's a 2 ton paperweight...lol I've done some more digging on my own and it sounds like a plausible explanation that the starter switch isn't operating properly? It currently has a Mallory Unilite distributor and a MSD Blaster 2 coil, which both test out properly from what I can see, so I'm going to try the starter switch, only bad thing about that is having to strip the steering column down to do it, not that expensive... Thanks for the reply! __________________ 1970 Ford Torino Cobra 429SCJ 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 6.1 Hemi

September 23rd, 2011, 03:28 PM	#6
T-Money Enthusiast 2006 Mustang V6 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Missouri, USA Posts: 921 iTrader: 0 reviews	i wanna see pics of that thing!! since i live right by the ford plant that built the '70 twister specials __________________ Mods:GT front w/bullitt grill , centerforce DF, Flow ATs w/GT H-pipe, 10000k HIDs , GT500 spoiler, JLT cai and SCT w/ 93R, eibach sportlines w/tokico blues, Hurst sts, SD coil and MSD wires, concept hood, 20X8.5 & 20X10 bullitts, J&M lca

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