Won't start

[RockinRobert]

I have a 66 Belvedere with a 440, MSD ignition system. Couple of weeks ago I went to start it, it had been driving perfectly previously. Turned over, started to run, died and now it hasnt started since. Made sure it had gas. Today Checked the spark. I'm getting spark to the plugs but it's a whitish/orange color. As I recall from my younger days it should be blue, correct? What things do I check first? Thanks in advance for your help!

 

[davek]

do you have an extra coil?

 

[sam dupont]

Look down the throat of your carb, work the throttle shaft and see if there's a squirt. If not, put a tablespoon of gas in it and see if that makes it want to start.

edit: Have a blanket or coat at the ready, and of course, there is an extinguisher by the exit.

 

[RockinRobert]

do you have an extra coil?

Not at the moment

 

[RockinRobert]

Look down the throat of your carb, work the throttle shaft and see if there's a squirt. If not, put a tablespoon of gas in it and see if that makes it want to start.

Good idea! I'll try that right now

 

[RockinRobert]

It was the fuel system, thank you very much Sam Dupont! I took the pump off and I see a chunk out of it! Could this be the problem?

 

[davek]

did it fire up when you put gas in the carb? look in the hole can you see the fuel pump diaphragm.

 

[RockinRobert]

did it fire up when you put gas in the carb? look in the hole can you see the fuel pump diaphragm.

Yes it did fire. I can’t see anything in the hole.

 

[RockinRobert]

Is it rebuildable, or should I go for a new one?

 

[sam dupont]

Catastrophic pump failure. Never done it myself, don't know how, but I would try to ascertain why it failed. Is something binding or was it a poor casting from Edelbrock?

 

[davek]

pull your pump rod out and check it and measure it,time for a new one.