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Re: [Spridgets] coil problem - electrical experts?

To: kidjoevid@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] coil problem - electrical experts?
From: Frank Clarici <spritenut@comcast.net>
Date: Sun, 05 Oct 2008 17:35:53 -0400
Joe Lansing wrote:
> I'm fighting an ignition problem. Right now I'm troubleshooting a coil 
>problem. The coil is brand new. The car has been switched to negative ground 
>during extensive rework. To test the coil I am trying this: 12 volts direct 
>from (+) side of battery to (+) side of coil. Hold the high tension wire (the 
>one that goes to the distributor) just off the block (to check for spark). 
>Then disconnect the (-) lead from the coil. I get a spark off the high tension 
>wire, but it appears very weak. And when I re-attach everything through the 
>distributor I get no spark to the plugs. Any ideas?
>   
Make sure you have spark at the points.
Key on, flick them with a screwdriver and watch for a spark.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
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