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  1. 10th July 2009, 03:16 PM #1
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    All fixed now :Stranded in Cheltenham- of all places!

    Well, I don't often find myself stranded - except for now. I've traveled down to Melbourne to pick up a 89 Rangie (LPG). Having driven around town all day, I was inspecting the engine bay prior to the long trip back to sunny Qld, when I've disturbed something and now I have no spark.

    I was able to figure I'm getting power to the coil, but as to whether the amplifier is doing it's job is something I cannot determine. The previous two owners added a lot of extra wiring and whilst I've checked what I can, I still can't get it to kick over.

    So if you happen to live in the Cheltenham area, and are familar with efi/gas rangies, come on down to the carwash on the corner or Warrigal Rd and Dandenong Rd and say hullo.
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  2. 10th July 2009, 03:24 PM #2
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    Langy, better there than West Wyalong! I can't help, but Toorak Tractor Company in Braeside is about 10 mins away. Phone 9587 2866.

    HTH

    Pete

    ps are you in RACQ. If so, call RACV-137228- for reciprocal rights.

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  3. 10th July 2009, 03:29 PM #3
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    Mate i would just come down and keep ya company but i cant as my disco is getting repaired at the moment. I'm actualy from werribee but would still come down for a drive if i could. Good luck matey.

    cheers simon
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    Thankyou gentlemen - It seems that the TTC went home early - any ideas if they are open Sat?
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    How old is the coil? Often when they get on they fail like that. Nice long drive and then die.
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    Interesting idea - if anyone in the Cheltenham area has a spare coil lying around - come on down and I'll try it out. But my best guess is that the amp has died. Not something I was anticipating ( Although as Mr P said, better now that West Wyalong)
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    Since you are at the car wash I don't suppose you washed it?
    Particularly if you pressure washed the engine bay.

    Try removing the distributor cap and drying it out.
    Do the plug leads as well (one at a time).

    Otherwise look around the coil for wires that are disconnected that have an obvious place they should be connected to.

    Don't sit there and try starting it without reason though. You'll flatten your battery and that is the last thing you need right now.
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    I was inspecting it prior to washing it - I was somewhat prepared as I bought a brand new battery in my travels today. ( I was going to change it after the clean up). Even though I've cranked it a fair bit, it's still hanging in there.
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    Toorak Tractor defenitely open tomorrow and probably now .......they just don't answer the phone ,
    Where in Cheltenham are you
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    Quote Originally Posted by dfendr View Post
    Toorak Tractor defenitely open tomorrow and probably now .......they just don't answer the phone ,
    Where in Cheltenham are you

    this might help you out

    come on down to the carwash on the corner or Warrigal Rd and Dandenong Rd and say hullo.
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