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coyledad46 · 08-20-2015, 05:07 PM

I installed a newly rebuilt engine in my coupe over 20 years ago, but never fired it up. After retiring, I wanted to get it going. I added a fuse block, new coil, points, point block,condenser, plugs, lower distributor plate, pigtail, distributor cap, etc. I also replaced the carburetor with a rebuilt one, fixed some leaks and so on. I started the car several times. I wanted to test out the brakes and clutch, so I drove it down the street a couple of blocks and went back to the house. It stopped running and I haven't been able to start it since.
Voltmeter checks OK in all places, except that I get no (actually extremely little) voltage on the point arm, the points won't spark, and there is no spark when the high tension lead from the coil is grounded on a head bolt while turning the engine over. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks

08-20-2015, 05:07 PM	#1
coyledad46 Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Pleasanton, Ca Posts: 48	1930 coupe - no spark at points I installed a newly rebuilt engine in my coupe over 20 years ago, but never fired it up. After retiring, I wanted to get it going. I added a fuse block, new coil, points, point block,condenser, plugs, lower distributor plate, pigtail, distributor cap, etc. I also replaced the carburetor with a rebuilt one, fixed some leaks and so on. I started the car several times. I wanted to test out the brakes and clutch, so I drove it down the street a couple of blocks and went back to the house. It stopped running and I haven't been able to start it since. Voltmeter checks OK in all places, except that I get no (actually extremely little) voltage on the point arm, the points won't spark, and there is no spark when the high tension lead from the coil is grounded on a head bolt while turning the engine over. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks