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Posted by JohnD [71.246.83.168] on Saturday, October 08, 2011 at 07:24:37 :
In Reply to: follow up on 65 ffpw that won't start posted by George in MIchigan [174.124.192.238] on Saturday, October 08, 2011 at 06:52:35 :
George,
Do this test:
Pull the center wire out of the distributor cap. Leave the other end hooked to the coil. Hold the bare end about 1/4 inch from any good ground on the engine (a bolt head, etc)
Have a helper turn on the ignition key and activate the starter. The engine won't start, so don't worry.If the ignition system is working OK, you should see the spark jumping the 1/4" gap consistently while your friend cranks the starter. This simple test will tell you if the problem is or isn't ignition related. Don't buy a bunch of parts if the problem is elsewhere.
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