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Posted By: 68moparmike

no spark - 07/26/11 04:24 AM

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?
Posted By: moparsquid

Re: no spark - 07/26/11 06:02 AM

does coil fail,try checking ballast to see correct ohms resistance ,starter relay is it good.
Posted By: 68moparmike

Re: no spark - 07/27/11 12:28 AM

put new coil and ballist on today ran for about 2 minutes then shut off and ballist smoked
Posted By: RapidRobert

Re: no spark - 07/27/11 12:48 AM

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
Posted By: 68moparmike

Re: no spark - 07/27/11 12:55 AM

o ok cool i hope so
Posted By: scratchnfotraction

Re: no spark - 07/27/11 01:18 AM

check the fuseable link for ign also
Posted By: 68moparmike

Re: no spark - 07/27/11 01:32 AM

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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
Posted By: scratchnfotraction

Re: no spark - 07/27/11 01:37 AM



I was thinking 68
Posted By: 68moparmike

Re: no spark - 07/27/11 01:51 AM

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I was thinking 68



no my other three cars are 68 though
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