Re: 1954 Deluxe Clipper Coil ?

Posted by HH56 On 2015/9/30 12:17:48

Chain or gear not likely to have failed suddenly like that. If the dist still turns would think that part is OK.

What coil did you use? At any rate, I would verify the spark with the new coil. Remove the wire from dist and while holding it by the insulation or with something insulated touch the terminal against the block a few times. There should be a good spark each time the connection to block is broken. Reconnect the wire and crank the engine looking at the spark and verify it is still about equal to what was there without the dist. If weak or if nothing is happening check the condition of points, condenser, connections, ground to dist and that flex wire.. The points can oxidize if the key was left on a long time while points were closed.

It might also be good to check the condition of the plugs again. Prolonged cranking without starting can cause a film of oil and gas to condense on the plugs greatly hindering a spark -- particularly if the spark is weak in the first place..