Re: Tracking down the spark

Posted by Bob M on December 22, 2004 at 12:52:01 from (151.190.254.107):

In Reply to: Tracking down the spark posted by kurow on December 22, 2004 at 11:49:44:

Try this: Pull the center wire out of the distributor. Plug a known good spark plug onto the end of the wire, then lay the plug on a grounded surface. Now turn on the ignition and “flick” the points with a screwdriver.

If you get a good spark at the plug then you’ve got a mechanical problem someplace (distributor shaft is not turning, point gap is way out, distributor shaft/bushing is worn so the points are not opening at the right time, etc)

But if you get no spark at the plug but a spark at the points, look for a bad coil or condenser.

Good luck, and Merry Christmas from upstate NY - where yesterday’s high was a positively balmy 5 deg F!

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