1965 Other Pontiac Models Car won't start

1965 PONTIAC
84,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RUDY GONZALES
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No spark from the ignition coil. Have new coil and coil wire. If the timeing is off would you still get spark from the coil?
Oct 8, 2008 at 4:47 PM
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RASMATAZ
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What you need to do is look for power at the positive terminal of the coil key in run-do you have it ? If not check the resistance wire-if okay-try re-adjusting the ignition contact points.

Yes you can get spark even if the timing is off. but it will never start unless the valve and igniton timing is correct.
Oct 8, 2008 at 9:00 PM
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