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MustangRdr68
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From: Bensalem, PA
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posted 07-21-2004 11:29 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for MustangRdr68   Click Here to Email MustangRdr68     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Hey guys im wondering if the neutral safety switch wiring would effect getting spark. My engine cranks fine and my battery is fine but i cant figure out why i dont have any spark. Also would the alternator wiring effect getting spark? i also check the points and they are fine so i think. The car was running two weeks ago. and now it wont start. Any help would be appreciated. Lemme know if u need more info.

Thx
Mike

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ddenton749
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posted 07-21-2004 11:39 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for ddenton749   Click Here to Email ddenton749     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Mike:

No, the NSS only cuts power to the starter solenoid from the ignition switch. If you car cranks, the NSS is fine.

I don't believe the alternator would stop the spark. Cars will continue to run if the alternator or regulator go bad.

Start with the simplest things: Condenser (even if it's new), points, coil wire, coil. Check for 7-10 volts at the coil + with the key on and 12 volts while cranking.

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MustangRdr68
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posted 07-21-2004 11:51 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for MustangRdr68   Click Here to Email MustangRdr68     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Alright ill try that. Thx Alot

Mike

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whiteknight289
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posted 07-21-2004 12:53 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for whiteknight289   Click Here to Email whiteknight289     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Dirty or rusty points will cause 'no spark', and its the simplest and most common thing.

Dy the way, did you look in the carb while moving the throttle linkage to make sure it has gas up to the carburetor?

Scott

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MustangRdr68
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posted 07-21-2004 02:52 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for MustangRdr68   Click Here to Email MustangRdr68     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
yup it definitly has fuel

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grourown420
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posted 07-21-2004 03:35 PM           Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
You said you checked the points, you think. What do you mean you think? How did you check them, and what else did you check?
William

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MustangRdr68
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posted 07-22-2004 12:57 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for MustangRdr68   Click Here to Email MustangRdr68     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
i figured it out. the positive wire that goes to the coil was seperated underneath the electrical taper i had wrapped around it

Mike

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pmhvps
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posted 07-22-2004 02:28 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for pmhvps   Click Here to Email pmhvps     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
quote:
Originally posted by MustangRdr68:
i figured it out. the positive wire that goes to the coil was seperated underneath the electrical taper i had wrapped around it

Mike



Solder that wire and put some shrink tubing on it.
Mike.

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ddenton749
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posted 07-22-2004 04:01 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for ddenton749   Click Here to Email ddenton749     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Always start with the simplest things first...

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