Re: No Spark?

[Kevin Trent <trentkc@domain.elided>]

I had a similar problem recently.  I was trying to start a spica injected 
GTV that had sat for several years.  I did not think I had a spark, because 
I could not see one on the used plugs I was testing with .  As a last 
resort, I tried a new set of Champion RN9YC that I had sitting on the 
shelf, and the car finally started.  I believe I had a weak spark, and the 
new plugs gave me the advantage needed.  The Champions are inexpensive, but 
work fine.

//KCT. Powell, TN

At 01:03 AM 8/4/02 +0000, you wrote:


> Date: Sat, 3 Aug 2002 16:01:45 -0500 (CDT)
> From: "Gregory S. Youngblood" <greg@domain.elided>
> Subject: No spark?
>
> Wondering if anyone has seen this and can offer some advice.
>
> My 74 Spider doesn't want to start -- appears not to be getting spark.
> We've pulled a plug and verified we are not seeing spark there, and it
> appears that there is virtually no spark coming from the coil. I replaced
> the coil with one I had extra (condition unknown) and we at least saw a
> tiny spark, but still not enough to start the car. Fuel appears OK -- at
> least we can smell it.
>
> The old coil appears to have continuity from the case to both leads. The
> other one did not.
>
> There should be a noticeable spark coming from the coil to the distributor
> right?
>
> Any other ideas, or areas to investigate to get it back up and running?
>
> Greg
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