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Replaced coil wire on '56 Fairlane that wound't start

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Replaced coil wire on '56 Fairlane that wound't start

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Tim Quinn
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Earlier I remarked about the '56 Fairlane with electronic distributor and modern Summit carb and how it got
hot and would't start.
Well, I was advised to replace coil wire. Did so, went for 10 mile run, no problems, returned home, let car idle
in place for 10 minutes, no fan, turned off, restated in 10 minutes. NO PROBLEMS...FIRED UP LIKE IT ALWAYS!!!
Happy Farilane owner.
Thanks to all for the advice,
Tim
 Wrinkle Beach, Florida
33706
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Tim, do you mind telling us what brand of distributor failed?
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Gene,
It came from TSP....Top Street Performance,www.topstreetperformance.com item # JM6930R. cost $167.00
I had it for 3 years and 9 months.
Can't say how many miles are on it but one of the problems is corrosion. We live
on a Bay and the Gulf is 3 blocks away here in Florida.  Salt water, salt air , humidity could have helped it fail.
Regards,
Tim 
Damp 'n Humid
FL 33706

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Forum Post Steve, Will do that test and advise. Thanks, Tim Florida By Tim Quinn ( 5 Years Ago )
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