my 1970 ford p/u 300c.i. is not getting fire from the distributor cap to the coil,but i'm getting fire to my points.what should i do ?
2007-02-05 07:59:39 · 4 answers · asked by ddreaddsjr 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
fire = voltage ? if you are getting power to the points ( they are opening and closing , right ?) then it is most likely your coil has failed
2007-02-05 08:08:32 · answer #1 · answered by sterling m 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you most likely have a short to ground on your coil, your coil has gone bad, or you have bad primary wiring. connect a volt meter to both sides of the coil and check for voltage, you should get 6 volts that turns on and off when the truck is cranked. on the side not connected to the points (plus side) you should have 6 volts when the key is on. on the other side of the coil you should have a ground that turns on and off when the points open and close. if all of this is OK then you need a new coil $20-$30. if you want to check the coil remove the coil wire and both primary wires. check if either primary side has conductivity to ground, if it does your coil is bad.
2007-02-05 08:09:30 · answer #2 · answered by JaberJaw18 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe coil or coil wire.
2007-02-05 17:46:50 · answer #3 · answered by Josh S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
replace the cap,rotor, and coil wire :)
2007-02-07 19:26:28 · answer #4 · answered by ClassicMustang 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋