You should be able to see if there is a spark coming from the coil by
having someone crank the engine while you watch the points. If there
is a spark there, then your coil is at leas putting something out...
On Sun, 15 Oct 2000 10:03:00 -0500, Alan Pfau wrote:
>Hi All,
> I'm in process of ressurecting my factory V-8 which has been setting
>for a few years (having a family can slow down the hobby a little apparently).
>I have the fuel system pretty well flushed out and fuel pump working again. A
>new battery and hopefully the brake system flushed.
> I have had no spark to the plugs since I started. I took the
>distributor off and did a general clean-up (filed points, cleaned contacts,
>reset gap etc.) as well as replaced a broken rotor, and put in a new condensor
>but still no spark. There does not appear to be spark at the points. I guess
>I'll start back tracking. Does anyone have a systematic approach that works
>well for them? How about a way to bench test the coil and/or condensor?
> Any and all help will be appreciated.
>
>Thanks In Advance,
>Alan Pfau and a V-8 waiting to be reacquainted for a few rides before winter.
>
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