In a message dated 11/13/00 3:08:08 PM Pacific Standard Time, m1a20@iname.com
writes:
> Finally some progress on the truck. Here's the latest hang up. We finally
> worked enough to get the starter to crank over the engine, and that is
where
> we sit right now. The motor spins, but no spark. Any ideas where to
start?
> How would a person check through the ignition system to determine if
> anything is either bad or just not hooked up properly? And what can
someone
> do with just a multimeter and a screw driver to begin with? I am not
afraid
> of hard work, but I prefer to start with the simple stuff and work out
> toward the more difficult possibilities.
>
> Any hints and/or steps (simple or detailed, detail preferred) would be
> warmly welcomed, as it finally begins to seem like winter in Minnesota (a
> light dusting of snow has tried to fall).
>
> Thanks again for the many great assistances in the past. You have all been
> very helpful.
>
> Mike Anderson
Mike,
I'd suggest a MoToRs manual, or shop manual...both will help you confirm
the wiring.
Assuming all is intact correctly, set the points for the proper gap (.018
or so) and see if you get spark....might be a good time to just replace the
points and condenser now, and set up the new stuff.
Mike
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