(quoted from post at 10:39:07 01/10/19)
I have an inline spark detector i usually use for the spark plug. I hooked it up between the coil and distibutor and cranked. I got no spark indicator. Doesnt make sense if brand new coil.
(quoted from post at 09:38:45 01/10/19)
You make a good point. I don't have a key ignition only a toggle switch. I can't seem to be able to tell the difference whether its on or off, the engine still turns over either way.
(quoted from post at 08:51:33 01/10/19)(quoted from post at 10:39:07 01/10/19)
I have an inline spark detector i usually use for the spark plug. I hooked it up between the coil and distibutor and cranked. I got no spark indicator. Doesnt make sense if brand new coil.
It means you have issues with power getting to the coil OR the points aren't making contact when closed OR there's an "open" or a "short" in the primary circuit between the coil and the points.
Wouldn't be the first time the "paper" insulators at the terminal post got damaged, allowing the post to short to the distributor body, or the little copper strip between the terminal post and the points BROKE, or possibly got bent, causing it to short to the distributor body.
Condensers can short, as well.
Try this... grab an unpowered test light that will light on 6 Volts, ground one lead, and connect the other to the "distributor side" primary terminal on the coil.
Turn on the ignition switch.
If the points are "open", the light should light, if the points are closed, the light should NOT be lit.
If you crank the engine, the light should flash on and off, as the points open and close.
Try that simple test and post back with the results.
(quoted from post at 21:06:09 01/12/19)
yes
(quoted from post at 21:47:50 01/14/19) Be sure to get true wire plug type wire or the problem will come back. Plug wires made for cars and truck do not hold up well on tractor and could well be why you had the problem in the first place
(quoted from post at 09:50:25 01/10/19) Here is a simple almost no brains needed test to see if the points etc. are good. Run a hot wire from the ignition side of the battery as in non-ground side to the ignition side of the coil. Touch the wire to the coil then back off again. You should get a small spark when you do that. No spark means bad points or the points are open
(quoted from post at 23:34:12 01/18/19)
Hot damn!!!! I got spark to the plugs and it fired up for a brief second, enough to kick out some exhaust in my closed garage. Its 130 am. I'll start it up good in the AM.
Honestly cant put my finger on one thing. it was probably several.
Stay tuned!!!!
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