AboutKevin Pilotte Expertise I can answer many technical questions relating to AMC vehicles prior to 1979. I also have experience with Rambler & Nash vehicles.
Experience I am a former AMC technician, service writer and service manager. I have worked in AMC dealers in Illinois in the 70's. After college, I was a Field Service Rep for American Motors Sales Corporation, working out of the Chicago Zone office. I traveled to AMC dealers assisting in the diagnosis and repair of AMC vehicles. I was also the Area Training Manager for DeLorean Motor Company. I have 10+ years as an Automotive Instructor. I have modified and restored
numerous AMC vehicles. I have been working on AMC vehicles for over 30 years.
Organizations I have been an ASE Certified Master Technician since 1975. This includes L1. I am also currently a Toyota Certified Master Diagnostic Technician.
Publications I have articles in "American Motoring", the official publication of the American Motors Owners Association. They are the largest AMC club in the world.
Question i just got my hands on a 66 rambler been taken good real good care of the body and interior. but im having motor issues. im not getting fire but the coil is getting power going into it but nothing from the coil to the distributors what could be doing this is there a anything that would prevent this i took the old coil off and put another on an aftermarket still no spark please help first classic car ever owned im into the imports hondas but i coludnt pass this rambler up
Answer You say you have power going into the coil; you should have 9-12V on the (+) side of the coil when the key is on. The ignition contact points, as they open and close cause the spark to come out of the secondary wire (large wire) from the coil to the distributor cap.
If you do have power at the (+) side of the coil, and the ignition points are properly adjusted with a good condensor, the (-) side of the coil should have a fluctuating Voltage while cranking. If you don't youhave a problem with the points/condensor circuit.
Don't forget to check your secondary wiring. (spark plug wires)
