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no spark #1040271
07/26/11 12:24 AM
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when i turn my key on i get one spark and when i turn key off i get one spark..change ignition switch no help noticed coil getting hot so i changed it car started right up tryed couple times and same thing coil hot and only one spark again,,,,an ideas?

Re: no spark [Re: 68moparmike] #1040272
07/26/11 02:02 AM
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does coil fail,try checking ballast to see correct ohms resistance ,starter relay is it good.

Re: no spark [Re: moparsquid] #1040273
07/26/11 08:28 PM
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put new coil and ballist on today ran for about 2 minutes then shut off and ballist smoked

Re: no spark [Re: 68moparmike] #1040274
07/26/11 08:48 PM
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Some new ballasts will smoke when 1st fired up. I would space it away from flush w the firewall. See if it'll start tomorrow


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Re: no spark [Re: RapidRobert] #1040275
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o ok cool i hope so

Re: no spark [Re: 68moparmike] #1040276
07/26/11 09:18 PM
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check the fuseable link for ign also

Re: no spark [Re: scratchnfotraction] #1040277
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check the fuseable link for ign also



i cant find one it is a 1960 my guess is it must not have it

Re: no spark [Re: 68moparmike] #1040278
07/26/11 09:37 PM
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I was thinking 68

Re: no spark [Re: scratchnfotraction] #1040279
07/26/11 09:51 PM
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I was thinking 68



no my other three cars are 68 though







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