Ignition Problems

From: DARRYL_COPPENHAVER(at)hp-usa-om14.om.hp.com
Date: Mon Oct 21 1996 - 13:42:54 CDT

     Funny thing.... I was working on a rear-end problem on me Apline V
     over the week-end when the same kind of problem appeared. I my case I
     have gone to having NO spark coming from the coil at all. I also have
     no 12V to the ballest resistor. I think that the problem could be a
     condensor in the distibutor.
     
     Any other ideas.
     
     Darryl Coppenhaver
     
     Alpine V 1966 "The Light"
     SN B395001546
     
     darryl_coppenhaver(at)hp.com
     
     Well I have replaced all the suspect parts (condessor, points, ballest
     resistor and coil) and still no spark from the coil. I have 12V to the coil
     and all seams to be correct. Do any of you have any ideas??
     
     Pining for my alpine to run....
     
     Darryl Coppenhaver
     
     
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Subject: Ignition Problems
Author: Non-HP-owner-alpines (owner-alpines(at)triumph.cs.utah.edu) at
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Date: 10/14/96 8:22 AM
     
     
I am having trouble starting the car. It appears to be a very weak spark at the
plugs. Does anybody have the specs on the coil as to the resistance range for
the primary and secondary windings?
     
Thanks...
     
      

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