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6 volt 8n angle distributer ignition

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Walter West

09-11-2000 12:52:15




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After sitting outside all winter I can't get my 8n to start. Starter spins engine very good. Tried starter fluid in intake and no firing happened. Guess its ignition. Put in new plugs and new points and condenser. Computer tune up data says points at .015". A new ford data sheet says angle distributer says points at .025". Havn't tried .025" yet but will when it stops raining.
Would like to know if on this 6 volt system instead of grabing the spark plug wire (and getting a joilt), or trying to see the spark jump a gap, I could put a meter across the spark terminals and maybe watch it jump.
Any ideas to see if its got spark.
Walt West

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8n64something

09-11-2000 16:23:20




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 Re: 6 volt 8n angle distributer ignition in reply to Walter West, 09-11-2000 12:52:15  
I use a small-engine spark tester, one end goes in the wire & other clamps on the plug terminal, you see the spark jump the gap in the tester.



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Claus

09-11-2000 13:58:45




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 Re: 6 volt 8n angle distributer ignition in reply to Walter West, 09-11-2000 12:52:15  
Yes, the Computer data for .015 is for the front mount distributor. The .025 is for the side mount. You could use a meter, however you would need a multiplier that is capable of 20 KV or so.. TV Men have these. Hold the wire with a thick rag and you will be ok...
Happy Motoring
Claus



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hey busdriver

09-11-2000 12:59:57




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 Re: 6 volt 8n angle distributer ignition in reply to Walter West, 09-11-2000 12:52:15  
What I usually do to find if I got spark, ( I don't like the jolt from hanging on to the wire) is put a timing light in between the plug and the wire , then simply watch for spark. Stan



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