Re: [Classic Mustang] Starting Problem (Help)

Hello people , Has this been fixed ? , Do we know if spark is available
with jumper wire installed ?
Has anybody looked at possible blown Resistor ?? , Has GAS been
checked ? Is there gasoline in manifold ? etc , How about a run down
of what has been done todate !! , Phil
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael D. Myjak" <mmyjak@virtualworkshop.com>
To: <classicmustang@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 8:06 AM
Subject: Re: [Classic Mustang] Starting Problem (Help)

> Greg,
>
> You are, of course, correct. If there is a problem with the spark plug,
> however, you've just introduced another variable into the equation.
> (And if you don't hold the plug tightly against ground... well, you'll
> still get zapped.) I do find the handle of a screwdriver to be a
> satisfactory insulator. But either way, you'll be able to tell if there
> is a spark! :-)
>
> I suppose the smartest thing to do is to clip a timing light* on the
> coil wire. Then if the light flashes, you've got spark. If not.. you
> don't. *(timing light provides another variable into the equation.)
> Now isn't that an arresting idea?
>
> -Michael
>
> Sam & Greg wrote:
>> Just a suggestion. The high voltage from the coil can be very
>> unpleasant!
>>
>> Use a spark plug on the end of a plug wire. Just lay the spark plug
>> on a good ground and watch to see if you get a good spark across the gap.
>>
>> Greg S.
>> 95 2+2 GT, K code
>>
>> At 01:23 AM 4/21/2009, you wrote:
>>
>>> snip....................
>>> I like to test the coil output by unplugging the coil wire from the
>>> distributer cap. I hold the business end of it close to ground while
>>> cranking to see if the coil output sparks. To do this safely, you can
>>> shove a common 1/4"-wide screwdriver blade into the plug at the end of
>>> the coil wire and hold the blade of the screw driver about~1/8" to 1/4"
>>> inch away from a rocker arm cover, bold on the AC compressor, or any
>>> ground source. Pick a place where a spark will be highly visible.
>>> snip...................
>>> Cheers -
>>> Michael
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------------
>>
>
>
>

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