Re: Spark

From: DSand95510 (DSand95510(at)aol.com)
Date: Tue Dec 09 1997 - 22:26:15 CST


In a message dated 97-12-09 17:27:10 EST, kenw(at)admin.stedwards.edu writes:

>My 64 SIII with the SV engine (positive ground) doesn't want to start. I
>drove it home on Thursday, and on Friday morning, no go. Starter turns just
>fine. Ammeter shows discharge. Points are clean and opening. No spark at
>points (or beyond). Replaced condenser and coil, but no change.
>
>I guess the next step is to start replacing wires. Other hints will be
>gratefully accepted

Might be a defective ignition switch. Try jumping it from a fuse terminal to
the coil and see if there's any spark.

Dick Sanders



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