Hi there! I have just bought an '85 Camaro Z28 305. It was running when I went to see it, and when it was delivered to my garage. The previous owner took his battery back, so I have bought a new battery, but apart from that no changes as yet - but now, the engine won't start! It turns over, but there are no sparks. Also, the choke light on the dash comes on, but I can't seem to find the choke! Can anyone help? Finally, I have an unknown lever on the dashboard - bottom left of the steering wheel, a red flick switch. Is this standard, and if so, what does it do? (it doesn't seem to do anything at the mo!) Any and all help would be appreciated! Thanks.

Karl

 

you have a carb (I don't know TBI or TPI)?
If yes, you have an electric choke and so you have no lever choke on the dashboard.
Yo have a pic for your unknown lever ?

 

I have put a copy of this thread in the tech/general engine as you should get more hits.

 

If the person you bought the car from has ripped out 'his battery' then has he ripped out anything else as well? Who arranged the transportation of the car?

Have you got on the phone to him about this? Something smells odd about it all.

Good luck with things.