Howdy

Posted by Sloride75 On 2013/9/27 15:00:32

Howdy all, I'm Mark and I've had my 49 Series 23 for a few years now, just sitting in the garage. Lately I've been tinkerin on it to see if I can get it started, and figured I'd finally get registered here on the forum as well.

I've not yet been able to get a spark. I fixed the start switch, and (after reading here about the importance of the battery cables on a 6V system) replaced the cables with some Standard Motor Products 1/0 gauge, and I've replaced the coil with an SMP blue streak unit. Still no spark. I can use jumper cables to the coil and get a very small, weak spark from the end of the coil wire. I'm thinkin I'll go ahead and replace the plug wires next. I called NAPA and they can order for me Belden p/n 700171 (http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/CatalogItemDetail.aspx/Spark-Plug-Wire-Set-Premium/_/R-BEL700171_0415636761). Have any of you used this plug wire set? What other options are available?

Another bit of info- There is an aftermarket toggle switch mounted under the dash. With this switch on, I get full battery voltage at the coil. However, if I also turn the key on, my voltage drops to about 5.4V. Is this the problem?

Any other advise or tips on rectifying the no spark condition?

Thanks!

-Mark