Re: 6 V coil

Posted by Fish'n Jim On 2017/10/16 9:53:41

You need proper fuel/air mixture, and the proper energy spark to ignite and deliver spark at the approx. right time in the compression cycle.
So yes, if it's, say 180 out, then it won't run at all. Just because #1 is up doesn't mean it's at TDC on compression. Recall, it goes around twice in 4 cycle. Usually, turns of the distributor in both directions until you get some coughing while cranking will confirm. Best to set it/check right first.
Sounds like you're moving in the right direction. A common it won't start issue when working on distributors is to forget to replace the rotor or other simple fault, points/wires loose/incorrect, etc.
Are the spark plug wires new? Even if you get good spark at the right time, if it can't get to the plug gap, you won't have enough energy.