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a question that I hope will be easy. I’m having ignition issues in that cylinders 4, 5 and 6 (that is, if the cylinder closest to the radiator is #1 and the one nearest the firewall is #8) are not getting spark. I wonder if this might be traceable to a problem at one of my two coils (or the related wiring or condenser). Does anyone know which coils are related to the firing of which cylinders? Just trying to work my way through potential causes to the current issue (and hoping I don’t test the patience of this forum with my seemingly nonstop parade of issues). Thanks.

Edit: I should add that my car is a 443 runabout.

I was unaware that the 4th Series big 8s used dual coils so I can't respond directly. However, if it helps the 1933/34 Eights used a NorthEast dual coil, dual point, double-ended rotor system and the forward coil fired #s 1, 2, 7 & 8, and the rear coil fired 3, 4, 5, and 6.

Thanks Owen. I suspect it’s the same on mine - that matches what I had thought but couldn’t find anything verity it. My 443 has dual coils mounted just inside the driver’s side of the firewall, and a Delco distributor.