Motor wont start!

[Pdale]

Does it sound like it's turning over too fast? Maybe it's got no compression?

[LowchevyII]

sounds like the compression is there. when i turn the key the motor turns turns over but it doesnt even spit or hiccup like its firing or even wanting to, if that makes sense.

[70rs]

If it sat long enough and the fuel went bad in the carb or varnished and clogged the passages it may not be getting any to the cylinders. But pouring it in the top down the intake would get past that. Check all of your wiring and look for rodent damage. Check the plugs for fouling. Check for moisture under the cap(distributor), and maybe the control module in the ignition if it is an HEI. Can you see the carb squirting fuel when you work the throttle linkage by hand? Look down inside it and pump the throttle a few times by hand. (DO NOT crank over the engine while doing this. A backfire would ruin your day...and hair)
It is either not getting spark or fuel or both. Eliminate one thing at a time.

I am going to guess it is a spark issue and either the control module or rodents and the wiring.
Please let us know what it is. Good luck.

[jcal87]

I had the same issue with mine turned out to be the msd box went bad had to buy a new one fired right up!

[Vegas69]

I'm betting on fouled plugs.

[ccracin]

If you have a Mallory Unilite, The pickup module in the dizzy is Bad. They go bad faster than milk on a hot day.

[LowchevyII]

ok so heres what im working with plug wise. would probably be wise to change them anyway but do you think these little guys would be my source for not starting?

[70rs]

Exactly what ignition do you have? Standard GM HEI? MSD? Other aftermarket electronic?