Re: 53 288 will not fire

Posted by HH56 On 2023/7/6 18:46:26

That is good. 6v from ign sw is being connected to ground when points close so there should be a spark.

Since you did not get a spark with the engine cranking, disconnect the points wire to coil terminal from the distributor and pull the HV lead from coil going to the center terminal on the cap. Use something to hold and keep the HV lead end positioned near the block so there is a small gap. Touch the primary wire to the block and as you remove that connection there should be a spark. Be careful to use a rag or some insulating material so you do not touch the terminal on the end of the wire as you break the connection. The back EMF voltage from the coil can be substantial and can give quite a shock.

If you get a spark this way there is something wrong either with voltage to the coil dropping too much when the starter is cranking or something in the distributor is amiss. If still no spark, then coil, wire to dist terminal, or HV lead is suspect.