With #3 plug wire disconnected the engine starts and runs. When I connect it - the engine will not start. Spark tester indicated a spark. It has a spark even when tester is not grounded. No indications of damage or carbon tracking on distributor. Changed plug and wire for grins - no change.
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Friday, March 25th, 2016 AT 3:36 PM
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KEN L
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It sounds like the ignition coil is grounding the system out when connected, replace the ignition coil and retry, please get back to me so we can continue.
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Tuesday, May 4th, 2021 AT 12:38 PM
STUMPEDINPENSACOLA65
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It was the dist. Cap - fires right up. I cleaned the old cap and it had no visible damage or carbon tracking. I thought I had eliminated that possibility. K.I.S.S. RIGHT?
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Tuesday, May 4th, 2021 AT 12:38 PM
KEN L
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Wow that's great you got it fixed, please use 2Carpros. Com anytime we are glad to help.