no spark

[Willynch]

1930 Tudor.

No spark. Engine will crank with attempted ignition start but not turnover. Ive tried hand cranking but that has not worked (Although, even when the car was in running condition, I could never hand crank the car so this does not mean much for this current problem)

Went through Les Andrews method in "Trouble Shooting/Diagnostics"

I am pretty sure ignition primary circuit works. With ignition switch turned on and points open, there is 6 volts at the point arm. I then tested Terminal Box and Ammeter, as Les describes and these also "passed"

High tension wire from coil to distributer cap looked frayed at cap end. I replaced wire, cap and got new coil.

Still no spark.

I tried having some one turn ignition and try to start as I held high tension wire near head bolt. Zero spark.

I also tried; ignition on; points closed; high tension wire near head bolt and then open/close point with screwdriver as Les Andrews describes. No spark.

I bought the new coil from Snyders. Looks exactly like previous coil with "+" and "-" labeled. I hooked the new up the same was as the old coil. I did not check polarity.

If it was a condenser problem alone, I would expect to still be able to get spark but maybe I am wrong. I have not replaced the condenser

Thanks for any suggestions