[TR] 63 TR4

[Alex & Janet Thomson]

Regarding # 3 - Turn the engine over so that the ignition points are closed.
Check for voltage between ground and the 12V terminal on the coil that is
connected to the side of the distributor. There should be no voltage at that
time. If there is, the points may be corroded, not properly adjusted, or
otherwise not grounding out as they should. Ground the points directly with
a probe or screwdriver - that should cause a spark at the coil output
terminal when the grounding is interrupted if the coil is good. Also, turn
the engine over so the points are open. There now should be 12V between
ground and the coil terminal that is connected to the distributor. If not,
then the coil has  an internal break.

Alex Thomson

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Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2012 11:59 PM
To: triumphs at autox.team.net
Subject: [TR] 63 TR4

3 questions!

1.  the dpo painted things like the thermostat housing with red paint.  I've
got most of it off using steel wool, brake fluid, and scrubbies.  bits
remain here and there.  any suggestions?

2.  the starter solenoid button does not work.  should I replace it or see
if I can fix it?  real question - is this difficult to disassemble/fix?

3. finally - engine does turn over with the key (miracle given the numerous
wiring splices, changes, and additions).  according to my multimeter, I have
power (12 v +) to the coil, but no spark beyond that.  I hold the lead from
the coil next to the valve cover, crank the engine, and get no spark.  bad
coil likely?  I think I have another one (OK.  I do - its on another car)
that I can swap.  or is there a more serious issue?

car is now negative ground, has a 6 fuse box, electric fan, electric fuel
pump, backup lights, and probably other "customizations."  was in a garage
for about 20 years.  pretty much nothing works except one of the backup
lights stays on when the battery is connected!  and most of the colors don't
match the wiring diagram.

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