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Topic: Not getting any spark
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MustangRdr68
Gearhead Posts: 418
From: Bensalem, PA
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 07-21-2004 11:29 AM
   
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 ------------------
1968 Mustang Coupe 302 Check out pics of my car here: http://www.geocities.com/mustangrestore
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ddenton749
Gearhead Posts: 366
From: Kennett Square, PA, USA
Registered: Apr 2004
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posted 07-21-2004 11:39 AM
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
Gearhead Posts: 418
From: Bensalem, PA
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 07-21-2004 11:51 AM
Alright ill try that. Thx AlotMike ------------------
1968 Mustang Coupe 302 Check out pics of my car here: http://www.geocities.com/mustangrestore
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whiteknight289
Gearhead Posts: 1273
From: Wheaton, IL, USA
Registered: Mar 2004
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posted 07-21-2004 12:53 PM
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
Gearhead Posts: 418
From: Bensalem, PA
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 07-21-2004 02:52 PM
yup it definitly has fuel------------------
1968 Mustang Coupe 302 Check out pics of my car here: http://www.geocities.com/mustangrestore
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grourown420
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posted 07-21-2004 03:35 PM
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------------------
I'm running with what I got till I break it, then I'll ask lots of questions.
68 Coupe #162531
Stock 289 2bbl with Thorley's
C4
2:79 Gears
225/60 Eagle GT II's on 15" ASTRO's
If ya aint havin' fun doin' it, ya aint doin' it right.
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MustangRdr68
Gearhead Posts: 418
From: Bensalem, PA
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 07-22-2004 12:57 PM
i figured it out. the positive wire that goes to the coil was seperated underneath the electrical taper i had wrapped around it  Mike ------------------
1968 Mustang Coupe 302 Check out pics of my car here: http://www.geocities.com/mustangrestore
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pmhvps
Gearhead Posts: 438
From: Lowville,Ontario,Canada
Registered: Oct 2003
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posted 07-22-2004 02:28 PM
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
Gearhead Posts: 366
From: Kennett Square, PA, USA
Registered: Apr 2004
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posted 07-22-2004 04:01 PM
Always start with the simplest things first...
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