At this point no you have enough fuel pressure that is should start.
So at this point find out why its not starting.
could be lack of spark or something else hence why AD mentioned the scan tool.
anti-siphon valve or clog in puck up tube, some have screes in them.
I would check for spark first as there is fuel to the rail so would think either injectors are not opening or there is no spark. Simple spark gap tester off coil and at plugs to see if coil is firing and then if spark is...
yes in theory. I would inspect it carefully , assuming its in good shape reuse it. This is what I did when changing my bellows 3 years ago, shifted perfectly so I left it
I think fuel pressure should be 40-43 psi not 30. I would assume it would still start with only 30 psi so this may not be the issue at the moment unless it is indicative of a suction side restriction
when it dies are you missing spark or gas ?
if you dump a little gas down carb can you keep it running ?
do you loose spark - put timing light on coil wire see if its dropping off.
On a points system there will be two paths supplying power to + side of coil- one is typically supplied off...
you can ohm test the coil to see if it is off spec attched is a snip from specs on an aftermarket coil for your engine Would assume yours should be close.
Also agree servicing the points and condenser is warranted, verify you have about 9 v to positive side of coil when key is in run as...
if you take a rag and push the schrader in with a small screw driver - you can quickly see if there is air there or not. if its fuel or not under pressure no need to rig up a way to vent it.
I didn’t have to cut my cable , just took the end off the shift plate end pulled inner completely out the bellhousing with weed walker line attached. Then I could pull the outer casing off with the bellhousing. Was doing bellows at the time so bellhousing Was coming off.
yes you could use...
