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Re: [T3] Testing out a coil, car not starting


In a message dated 9/4/06 5:10:49 PM Eastern Daylight Time, ctobio@gmail.com 
writes:

<< If I move the points manually with my finger, I can get a yellowish
 spark off the coil wire. However, if I have my ever-so-patient wife
 crank the car, I get no spark at the coil wire or #1 plug wire. >>

Can you verify that the points are opening and closing while the engine is 
turning over? If they aren't, it sounds like the rubbing block is either worn, 
or missing. Just something else to check.

Bob 65 Notch S w/ Sunroof and IRS (Krusty)
       71 Square, now a 2 seat Roadster, pics can be seen at; 
http://volksrods.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=2977 and now running the old Notch motor with 
D-jet FI . : ) 

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