No spark now?

[Swapmeet Louie]

and coils are the least likely culprit, they rarely go bad. points on the other hand can oxidise.

 

[flip4eva83]

on yeah, im used to doing and redoing, I have been rebuilding cars for the passed 15yrs. Ok, so I will focus my attention on the points then.

 

[Swapmeet Louie]

and some new condensors. usually included in a tune-up kit... points and condensors..

 

[flip4eva83]

Well got the points cover off. Now gotta do some research on this whole points business.

 

[flip4eva83]

Maybe this pic will expand.

 

[Swapmeet Louie]

You can see where they open and close. I can see irregularities on the contacts... Get some fine sand paper like 600+, fold it in half (so when place between the contacts both sides of the contact are exposed to the grit) let them close on the paper, then pull the paper out. do this a couple times per set of points. You have 2 sets their.

 

[Swapmeet Louie]

then re-gap!

 

[Swapmeet Louie]

and lightly grease the little felt so they open and close smoothly at high revs...

 

[flip4eva83]

Am I right so far? Re-gap? I have the original owners manual, havent seen it since I moved back to OK.

 

[Sonreir]

Correct. Go easy on the grease though. It only needs a very fine film over it.

Are you familiar with the gapping process?

 

[flip4eva83]

nevermind Im watching a youtube video, thanks, lol

 

[Swapmeet Louie]

re-gaping means, use a feeler gauge inplace of the sand paper. and tighten adjustment screw to hold said gap..

 

[Swapmeet Louie]

adda-boy! you can wrap your head around this...

 

[flip4eva83]

Ok, so I thought I was watching the you tube video. He was adjusting his timing as well. What your saying makes sense, so be back in a bit with an update.

 

[Sonreir]

Yup. Gapping first, then timing. Changing the gap changes your timing so it's important to get that done first.

 

[johngofast]

Can tell from the picture that you need a points adjustment. Hope your spark problems are that easy, check your points gap anually.

 

[flip4eva83]

Ok I cleaned the points, and gapped them to .0015. The points are throwing out a pretty good spark now, but im not seeing that at the spark plugs, so Im guessing I need to replace the condensor?

 

[Sonreir]

Typo? It should be .015" not .0015".

If gapping is correct, a replacement condensor sounds like a good idea.

 

[flip4eva83]

not a typo, I miss read. Im gonna go back out and regap correctly. Thanks

 

[flip4eva83]

alright I got the points re-gaped and seeing a little bit better of a spark at the plugs. So probably need that condensor? I am pulling the sparks plugs and they are wet with fuel, so hopefully my carbs are good. thats for another thread though. I need to get this spark down.