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Re: Ignition Problems

To: JTombone@aol.com
Subject: Re: Ignition Problems
From: Ron Tebo <tebomr@cadvision.com>
Date: Fri, 22 Dec 2000 05:45:03 -0700
J. Tombone:

I would agree with Jan that there is no ballast resistor and that you
should replace the coil if you have made valid checks on every thing else.

Ron Tebo - Series I - B9000627

JTombone@aol.com wrote:
> 
> '63 Sunbeam Alpine Series II.  I'm not getting a good spark to the plugs.
> All basic checks have been made and are all good.  The spark from the coil is
> Yellow which indicates a problem in the wiring.  Where is the ignition
> Resistor?  I cannot find it on the firewall. Points, rotor and low tension
> wiring is ok.  Distributor cap is good and plugs are good.  Point gap is good
> and condenser checks out ok.  It has to be in the primary wiring from the key
> switch to the coil but their should be a resistor somewhere in that line.  If
> the resistor is bad, that could cause the full 12v not getting to the coil to
> produce a strong blue spark.  I cannot find it.  Any ideas?  It's not a
> complex system but it sure is aggravating when she will not start.
> JTombone@aol.com    Thanks in advance and have a great Holiday

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