Let's do this systematically:
- check voltage on primary coil side - at least 6V? If not, trace your ignition
wiring.
- put Voltmeter on ground terminal of coil - does it go back and forth between
0V and primary voltage? If not, your points or ignition module/sender are the
culprit
- put spark plug on secondary (high voltage side) of coil. Do you get a spark?
If not, but you do have primary voltage and working points/ignition module,
your coil is fried.
- If you have a spark at the coil put not on the engine side, the rotor, cap,
spark wire, or plug can be your problem.
Hope this helps.
Marcus
>>> Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net> 7/29/00 14:10:11 >>>
Next thing is to hold the coil lead against something that is grounded to see
if there is any spark getting to the distributor. YOu
might have a damaged cap or rotor.
Joe
Spitfire 1500 wrote:
>
> Argh. I am at my wit's end with this...
>
> I took out one of the spark plugs and touched it to the block while trying
> to start it. Nothing. No spark at all.
>
> Could possibly the Exide battery has squirted its last bottle of
> seltzer?(wait, that's if a clown dies). I noticed a bit of a buldge on one
> of the sides.
>
> Or could also the coil be dead? I'll be with the voltmeter tomorrow triyng
> to see if any wires are truly broken.
>
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