[AJD] Off Topic

[rick]

We checked the points for proper gap and they are closing and showing 0 ohms
when closed.....i found a troubleshooting guide for model A's off the
internet...and if we did all the tests correctly its the condenser....he
ordered a new one and it should arrive today....i cant wait to hear it
run.....thanks for the posts guys.....
Rick
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Showers" <steamcar at hereintown.net>
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Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2005 7:57 PM
Subject: Re: [AJD] Off Topic


> Did you check the points for corrosion, pitting or proper gap?  Possibly a
> shorted wire in the distributer.
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "rick" <gates at geetel.net>
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> Sent: Monday, January 17, 2005 6:13 PM
> Subject: [AJD] Off Topic
>
>
> > Hey guys...im wondering if anyone can help me with some ideas to this
> > puzzle.....i've been trying to help a local farmer get a 1931 ford model
A
> > truck going....it has the original engine and 6 volt system...our
problem
> > is
> > we are unable to get any spark out of the coil output....we have power
on
> > both sides of the coil when we turn the key on(i thought that was kinda
> > odd
> > since one is positive and one is negative)...also we get power at the
> > condensor when the key is turned on....when we crank it over we get
> > nothing
> > out of the coil ouput/wire that goes to the distributor...we have
replaced
> > the coil and get the same thing......anyone have any ideas?
> > Rick
> >
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