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Re: [T3] got 'er going, now she's dead again


When I checked for spark I first pulled one of the plugs, grounded it
against the block and had my wife turn the engine over.  No spark.  I then
clipped a timing light to each of the plug wires and the center coil wire.
No flash.  I'll measure voltage and do the other checks tomorrow after work
and report back.  I'll also check the tranny ground strap and try grounding
the distributor body like Keith suggested.  Thanks guys!

Andre



> Check the + terminal of the coil to make sure you have 7V there.
>
> If still no spark, pull the dist cap and open and close the points by hand
> (using a piece of wood so you don't get zapped.)
>
> If still no spark measure the V on the points as you open and close them.
They
> should go to 7V when open and 0V when closed. Or you can just look to see
if
> there is a spark in the points whenever you open them.
>
> What do you find?


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