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> No spark?, not sure what to check
biosurfer1
post Apr 27 2009, 10:49 PM
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I tried to get my new engine going for a couple hours tonight and it just cranks, no fire.

Got fuel to the carbs, but no spark at the plugs (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

Checked the coil and I get 12V off each side to ground, is this correct?

What is next in the diagnosis...what else can I check?
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post Apr 28 2009, 08:38 PM
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I'm still waiting for some help to arrive to help with cranking, but in the meantime, I'm still a little confused why I'm getting 12V off both the + AND - side of the coil when the key is in the ON position, shouldn't I only get 12V off the + side?
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post Apr 28 2009, 08:41 PM
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QUOTE(biosurfer1 @ Apr 28 2009, 10:38 PM) *

...shouldn't I only get 12V off the + side?

The short version is you'll only see ground on the - side when the points are closed.

If you turn the engine by hand and you -never- see ground at the 12V side, find out why your points are not closing. You get spark -only- when the points open.
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