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Have you tried a hot wire yet from the battery to the coil, just
to see if it will get spark & fire up for a few seconds ? .
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My goodness, any O'Reilly's parts stores have the 5-amp clips for $0.89/ea., & 16 gauge stranded wire for $0.49/ft., or 9 bucks a roll. Click the two links below and get-'er-done! You have one in Burlington at: 2419 N Church St, Burlington, NC 27217 https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c...st+clips&pos=8 https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c...age+wire&pos=9 . Last edited by V8COOPMAN; 10-09-2021 at 01:30 PM. |
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Also looks like you have a Home Depot not to far from you.
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Alright guys I tired the live wire and it still did not start. Actually sounded like it was spinning over slower. The battery has 6.3 volts.
Also just to make sure, I took the could wire off before hooking the live wire I suppose this was the correct thing to do? Last edited by 34 fordor owner; 10-10-2021 at 03:52 PM. |
10-10-2021, 04:09 PM | #48 |
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Hot wire from battery to one side of the coil.
Other side of coil goes to the points. If yours is the diver's helmet style of distributor, the latter connection is made internally when the coil is screwed to the top of the distributor. Did you say you are 16? If so then well done for working through this. I wonder if anyone is nearby that could come over and help? We will offer any assistance you need. Sometimes (most times) it is good to take photos of what you have. It makes it easier when trying to offer advice. Mart. |
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Did you get a chance to test to see if you have good spark at the plugs,
or is there weak spark or NO spark at all ? Good spark, weak spark or No spark will be a big clue as to what the real problem is, and what direction you need to take next. .
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Last time I checked there was a spark but seemed weak. I will check again and come back.
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Checked spark on #5 it is a super weak spark and some cranks there is no spark.
Would this be the coil or condenser? Last edited by 34 fordor owner; 10-10-2021 at 07:15 PM. |
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I also checked voltage on live wire to ensure good voltage at coil, with live wire I was getting about 5.6 volts to the coil.
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When checking for spark at a plug lead then hold the end of the lead 1/4"" away from a head stud nut and have some one crank her for you. Dont hold it near the plug terminal. The spark is timed so only happens at intervals. Regards, Kevin.
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Kevin, do you think it would be a wise choice for 34 owner to send his
old 1934 Ford coil to Skip to have rebuilt for $83, knowing then that he will have a coil that will work correctly on hot days, and last for years. .
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If Kevin says it's a good plan, then I would follow his advice.
Your Old 34 Coil, even if Not completely wore out, is pretty old, and Skip will update it and give you peace of mind. Ask Skip about a correct ballast resistor and condenser too. .
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In this vein, I seem to remember reading an article in "The V8 Times" where someone tested a whole bunch of original coils (even some NOS) and they all failed after heating up.
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Hey Denny, do have a condenser that fits this young guys '34 ? .
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How are your battery connections. Are they clean? Maybe add a ground cable from the frame to your motor. Dizzy grounds to the block as well as the plugs, completing the connection.
*** 90% of the time the coil will only fail when it's hot, it will run before it fails. I'm guessing you are just trying to start the motor. A skip coil is a wornderful thing in the grand scheme of things. . Last edited by Tinker; 10-10-2021 at 10:39 PM. |
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