Re: No Spark!

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

On 23 Mar 00, at 23:33, Andre and Holly wrote:

> Yeah, I borrowed the coil from my 6V Notch that runs so I know it's
> good. As far as the points go, I'm not sure...I set the gap but if the
> points were bad would they equal no spark whatsoever?  I mean I've
> taken plug #1 out and left it hooked up to it's plug wire and grounded
> it to the block but no spark.  I've pulled the center wire out from
> the coil and held it 1/2" away but no spark jumping there either.  The
> ignition switch is of course gone, but I'm getting enough juice in the
> run position to light up my timing light at terminal 15 on the coil. 
> It is most peculiar....

Okay, the coil is good, but 1/2" is too wide. 

Does the timing light flash when you hook it up?

Do you have a dwell meter and does it indicate anything?

If the points are oxidized then they can touch without making 
electrical contact. This is rare, but might happen on a car long in 
storage, so it is useful to verify that they are actually closing.

Then you should check and set, if necessary, the timing. Then 
adjust the valves.

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

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