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Old 10-01-2013, 08:30 AM   #4
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Default Re: Ignition problem, could use some insight.

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Originally Posted by JWL View Post
Are you saying there is no spark at the plugs? Is the test light intended for 12V and not 115? Do you realize the role the points play in the circuit? Disconnect the wire from ballast to coil and see what the test light does. It could be time for a new coil if the old Mallory is shorted.
Yes I have a good automotive test light, and no spark at all. There isn't power getting to the points. I tried disconnecting the wires from the coil and checked, I still have no power on that side of the ballast that goes to the coil or on the wire that goes from the ballast to the coil. I was sure it was a bad ballast until I replaced it with another and have the same problem.

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Originally Posted by FlatheadTed View Post
Run a fresh hot wire to the ballast from the battery
I'll try that next but it has power going into the ballast from the key so I'm not sure if that will do anything.
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