no spark

[Willynch]

Mike V,

Thanks so much.

I think I have dome much of what you suggest.

Until last night when I broke the ignition switch ("mad face emoji"), it was working. When "on" there was voltage of 6 through out terminal block up to the open point arm. With point arm closed, it was grounded and voltage was "0).

I broke the starter switch because I decided to put new wires from dash to terminal block as well as terminal block to cut-out/starter. These wires looked pretty bad; frayed in places; barely attached in others.

So of course, I have no created a new problem (busted original style pop-out ignition switch). Or, I guess I can looked at it as a new opportunity to learn more about the car and have an additional project-pass the starter switch so I can con

Either way, couple of new questions:

How can I by-pass the ignition switch so I can continue to de-bug the "no spark" problem? The armored cable to the lower plate of the distributer seems welded on. I am afraid to bust something else in efforts to fix then "no spark"

Next; where can I get a good "pop-out" style ignition switch? This one seemed original (not that I can tell for sure). I have looked on line and most ignition switches I have found are not "pop-out" only "look alike".

Lastly; back to the "no spark". I guess I can replace the condenser but this also seems welded in place. Where should I get one of these??

Thanks so much for taking the time to offer the detailed reply/advice

[Mike V. Florida]

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Originally Posted by Willynch

Either way, couple of new questions:

How can I by-pass the ignition switch so I can continue to de-bug the "no spark" problem? The armored cable to the lower plate of the distributer seems welded on. I am afraid to bust something else in efforts to fix then "no spark"

you need to remove the armored cable from the distributor. Soak the connection with penetrating spray then apply heat to the area, wait to cool, soak the connection area apply heat to the area, wait to cool. try to remove.

Next; where can I get a good "pop-out" style ignition switch? This one seemed original (not that I can tell for sure). I have looked on line and most ignition switches I have found are not "pop-out" only "look alike".

A lot of people (me included) have the look alike pop out switch. Originals rebuilt are available but you need to check with the guys that rebuild them Dick Crabtree 605-487-7229 comes to mind

Lastly; back to the "no spark". I guess I can replace the condenser but this also seems welded in place. Where should I get one of these??

Any of the vendors should be able to get you the one that A and L has made.

Thanks so much for taking the time to offer the detailed reply/advice