12V Model A lost spark

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Get yourself a Sparklite tool. It plugs in between the top cap and the high tension lead from the coil. Spark is quickly evident and polarity can be checked. Nu-Rex also makes a C-Lite tool that is a regular spark check tool similar to the Sparklite.

I always carry a new condenser in case it craps out due to the heat. Model As have always been sensitive to condenser failure. The spark really craps out if the condensed dies. Coils usually crap out after a person accidentally leaves the ignition key on and the points happen to be closed. I still purchase the Echlin brand condensers for the new style plates. A&L condensers are the way to go for original type plates.