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Ignition problems - I think

To: alpines@autox.team.net
Subject: Ignition problems - I think
From: Chris Mottram <c_mottram@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 20 Aug 2002 16:54:48 -0700 (PDT)
Help.
My SV went from barely running (sounded like not
hitting on all cylinders) to won't even pop when
cranked.  I put in new points and condenser which was
the final straw before it died completely.
I get spark (looks small to me, but I never looked
before) coming from the sparkplug wire to the plug
when I turn over the engine.  There is fuel in the
carbs.  I am starting to second guess which plug wire
goes to which plug.  I have the firing order in the
manual but I dont know for SURE which socket on the
distributor is #1.  How would I ever know if I removed
all the wires from the distributor?
 I am also starting to doubt the firepower of the
coil, but I thought they were an all or nothing deal. 
Any pointers?  Next stop is to drag it to the mechanic
:-(

Thanks,
Chris

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