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To: spitfires@autox.team.net
Subject: Ignition Problems
From: Paul Grafelman <pdgrafelman@vax1.bemidji.msus.edu>
Date: Mon, 03 Apr 2000 16:47:23 -0500
I am having a no-start problem, and I think it is ignition related. I 
replaced the cap and rotor today, but had no luck. I checked for spark by 
removing a plug and grounding it (with wire attached) to see if it sparked, 
but it did not. This makes me suspect the coil, I tried a similar test with 
the wire from the coil to the distributor, and still no spark. However, 
with the connector for this wire *almost* grounded, when I turn the key to 
and from "on" I get a very quick spark. I am not very familiar with the 
ignition system, so I am very lost and frustrated today. If I end up 
replacing the coil, what do you recommend? Should I just go ahead and 
convert to an MSD type?

Paul Grafelman
77 Spitfire 1500


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