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Cranks but no spark

Points Based Ignition | Electronic Ignition Upgrade
Dr. Frankenstein
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Post by Dr. Frankenstein » Fri Jun 05, 2015 8:00 am

Ignition switch or start switch? And what am I testing for, and how do I test for it?

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Post by LOUD MOUSE » Fri Jun 05, 2015 8:03 am

Call me at 830-895-0654 or give me you r number and I'll call you. ..............lm

uote="Dr. Frankenstein"]Ignition switch or start switch? And what am I testing for, and how do I test for it?[/quote]

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Post by Dr. Frankenstein » Fri Jun 05, 2015 8:12 am

I just PM'd you...let me know if you got it...

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Post by LOUD MOUSE » Fri Jun 05, 2015 8:29 am

Not here. ........lm
Dr. Frankenstein wrote:I just PM'd you...let me know if you got it...

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Post by Dr. Frankenstein » Sat Jun 06, 2015 6:28 am

Just letting you know I have power (12V) at the switch, but none from the coil wire to ground.

The condenser shows continuity from it's wires to ground.

And I greased the connectors, too...

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Post by LOUD MOUSE » Sat Jun 06, 2015 6:57 am

Can you call now?. ...............lm
Dr. Frankenstein wrote:Just letting you know I have power (12V) at the switch, but none from the coil wire to ground.

The condenser shows continuity from it's wires to ground.

And I greased the connectors, too...

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Post by Dr. Frankenstein » Sat Jun 06, 2015 4:51 pm

Just an update: after all that work this afternoon, I now have continuity through the points, but its not reading 12V at the wire to the condenser...0.00

I tried setting the timing using that tutorial with the 12V lightbulb, but couldn't get the light to shine. Regapped the points, no light, and still no spark.

Interestingly enough, though, when I had the key set to the first click/Off position and adjusted the plate, I got a small bright spark at the bolt....(??)

BTW, I did get 12V off of the white wire to the rear lights, but nothing on the blue one...I'm done for the day. Thanks for the help, Ed, I know you were busy...

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