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455 motor won't start

Sent to Car Experts August 27 09:45 AM

I just had my motor profesionally rebuilt. The builder suggested that I would be able to drop it in and go.....I was able to install and start it, but for some reason I believe that the motor lost it's spark, I am unable to get it to start now. What do you suggest I do to trouble shoot the problem and ensure that the motor is producing spark ?

 

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Pre-1981 Buick Riviera 455

Already Tried:
Turning the distibutor 1 inch to right and left.

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August 27 9:49 AM (3 minutes and 37 seconds later)
         
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I need a little info ,what type of distributor do you have?do you have a test light?
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August 27 9:57 AM (8 minutes and 1 second later)
         
Reply to GENE's Post: yeah, I got a test light, but to what kind of distrib., not sure. I believe it a mallory unilite ignition system??????
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August 27 10:16 AM (18 minutes and 48 seconds later)
         
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