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coolcar348 · 10-31-2015, 09:36 PM

I have a 35 ford with the helmet distributor and a plate on top with a condenser. The coil is separate. When I hold the coil wire close to ground I don't get any spark at all. The car has been sitting for about 10 years but was running when I put it away. I changed the points but still no spark. I was thinking it might be the condenser but how do I check it? Can I replace it with any condenser? or where could I get the right one?
Thanks

JSeery · 10-31-2015, 09:55 PM

Do you have power to the coil? If the coil has power to the (-) terminal (assuming 6v positive ground) and you make and break the connection on the (+) terminal the coil should produce a spark. What is the voltage to the (-) terminal with the (+) ungrounded and then with it grounded?

deuce_roadster · 10-31-2015, 11:54 PM

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10-31-2015, 09:36 PM	#1
coolcar348 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 3	no spark I have a 35 ford with the helmet distributor and a plate on top with a condenser. The coil is separate. When I hold the coil wire close to ground I don't get any spark at all. The car has been sitting for about 10 years but was running when I put it away. I changed the points but still no spark. I was thinking it might be the condenser but how do I check it? Can I replace it with any condenser? or where could I get the right one? Thanks

10-31-2015, 09:55 PM	#2
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: no spark Do you have power to the coil? If the coil has power to the (-) terminal (assuming 6v positive ground) and you make and break the connection on the (+) terminal the coil should produce a spark. What is the voltage to the (-) terminal with the (+) ungrounded and then with it grounded?

10-31-2015, 11:54 PM	#3
deuce_roadster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shelton, WA Posts: 3,971	Re: no spark Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) What Jseery said x2.