> And don't forget to hold the gas pedal down 1/4, to halfway while cranking as well. > With a dead/> closed ISM, and closed throttle plates, the engine is choked It's funny you say this now, as this apparently was my "ignition" problem the whole time. Until today, nobody suggested holding the pedal down a tad while cranking and engine that won't otherwise start. Most every time I tried to start the car, it was just reaching in and turning the key. -Hank