Re: [T3] ugh.. square again

["Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 4 Jun 00, at 14:33, Jon wrote:

> i just
> replaced most of the ignition system, (points,
> cap,rotor,condenser,spark plugs, plug wires)
> and checked the coil with a known good coil
> (off of my beetle)

> thats why i just replaced everything on the
> dizzy, figuring an old/weak ignition system.

This kind of shotgun repair approach, as you have discovered, is 
usually the most expensive and least productive way to go.

> im guessing that its either a bad key switch wire, bad
> fuse somewhere, bad condenser (possible i guess),
> bad/badly adjusted points (possible, its been set to
> .016).  but beyond that, i dont know.
> 
> how can i test this?  does anyone have anyplace else
> to check?

If you can borrow a voltmeter or a test light, a dwell meter, and a 
timing light you can check the whole works starting at the 
beginning:

Is there power to the coil?

Are the points opening and closing properly? [Is the dwell ~right?]

Is there spark?

Is it at the right time?

Is the advance working?

-
Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054

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