Re: Checking fuel feed

Posted by Fred Puhn On 2012/8/17 23:34:10

Now I got the spark checker and it is a joy to use. Indeed the problem is in the ignition. The spark was weak and erratic. Sparks were jumping around the edges of the points even arcing to the base plate. I suspected the condensor so I put in a working used one. That calmed down the wild arcing around the points but voltage was still low. I sandpapered the points and completely killed the spark. I know that is dumb because sandpaper can put insulating grit between the points. Then I got a small flat file and filed between the points and the spark came back. Voltage still low however. I put on a brand new coil and the spark increased to over 20,000 volts. Car started right away.

Next step is to buy a NEW set of points and condensor and try that. I am optimistic she will start and run fine once more. My theory is the new condesor failed early in its life and the incresed arcing burned the points.