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I recently got a '66 T-Bird that was in storage for 25 years. Followed the procedure of pouring lubricant in the cylinders, turned it over with a ratchet, rebuilt the carb, etc.
I replaced the coil, points, condenser, battery, and the solenoid relay. All the wiring is in good shape. I checked the cap and rotor, no cracks or corrosion. I also re-did the ground on the block too. Problem is it will turn over fine...nice and strong, but there's no spark at the points. I'm kinda confused.... thanks in advance.
Question. Spark at the points or at the plugs? Just a thought. The Ford distributor uses a ground wire that is supposed to be attached to one of the hold down screws for the points. I have inadvertently placed this wire so that it hits the live wire and I have been known to attach the ground to the live wire. Recheck your connections. (It is also possible that the new coil or condenser is defective. let me know where there is no spark.
Brad
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| Comment | Thanks again for the prompt response. I rechecked my connection and the ground for the dist. was a little dirty. I also re set my points. Sure enough, after sitting for as long as it did....it fired right up and actually runs great. | ||
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Brad Sears
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All automotive including antique and collectible. However if the car has been modified I can only answer in general terms and maybe get you pointed in the right direction.
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Automotive tech instructor.
Syndicated auto columnist 1970's though the early 1990's.
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Grew up in a family garage in Needham Mass and turned wrenches from the age of 14.
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Manchester Union Leader, Nashua Telegraph, Motor Service Magazine, Yankee Magazine, Popular Mechanics (Saturday Mechanic early 80's), Los Angeles Times, New York Times, and lots more.
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More than I care to remember.
Basically Franklin Technical Institute in Boston, Northeastern University, Fitchburg State Teachers College, Tufts University, and a lot of factory schools along the way.
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Moto Award winner. And much more.
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