electrical and ignition 1969 1600 wont start

[0016Guy]

so i just bought a 1969 bmw 1600 the other day and it was running fine and all of a sudden it shut off and now it wont start back up, it turns over but wont start. any suggestions what the problem would be? don't know to much about these cars. thank you

[arminyack]

#1 Check the connections to the ignition coil. Check all connections at the distributor too.

#2 Does this car still have a the thermostatic box for the intake? (the black box the air filter neck is connected to? Doubtful....but if your car still has this, the flapper could get stuck, and strangle you carb for air. Ask me how I know.

[TobyB]

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 don't know to much about these cars. 

Time to learn!

 

Armin's got the right idea- got spark?  Pull a plug out, ground it, have someone crank it for you .  If it sparks, 

 

#3- got fuel?  Pull the air cleaner, look down the carb barrels, prop the choke open, and pump the accelerator 2 or 3 times.  You should see the accelerator

pump squirt down the barrel.

 

I'll be surprised if you have to make it to 

 

#4...

 

t

 

[0016Guy]

i took a look in the Distributor and cleaned the points and she started up!

[magicalfreshness]

Hi everyone i wonder if someone can help me with decision :

I ve just change air filter in my BMW 325 TI 2002 i ve take Off full box and install universal sport Carbon air filter , also i take Off the small part with air sensor i unplug and take Off

Can you tell me if thats ok to Drive without this sensor ? What can happen ? Is my car will be faster or not without this ?

Thanks [emoji3]

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[TobyB]

You're looking for www.e46fanatics.com  but no, don't take off the intake air temp sensor

And I envy your E46 ti, quite a bit.  We have an it, but it has 2 extra doors...

 

t

 

Edited June 10, 2016 by TobyB

[0016Guy]

what type of oil do you guys use usually?