lost the spark ( and maybe the plot!!)

chas · Post by **chas** » Sun May 18, 2003 4:12 pm

whilst trying to cure a missfire on 1958 16ms ,i have changed the condensor & the points , now i have no spark at all , could it be something simple?
losing the plot now!!
any help welcome
regards

chas

bjork · Post by **bjork** » Sun May 18, 2003 10:57 pm

Check over the assembly of the points/condenser.It is very easy to misplace an insulating washer and short the points to earth.

silverarrow · Post by **silverarrow** » Mon May 19, 2003 5:30 pm

Why did you change them ?? If not totally knackered if Steve's suggestion does not do the trick then see if the old set still work and replace one at a time. It's not imposible to get a duff new condenser - is it?

Les Smith

chas · Post by **chas** » Mon May 19, 2003 11:12 pm

thanks steve & les , defective condensor,all ok now .

silverarrow · Post by **silverarrow** » Wed May 21, 2003 1:15 pm

Well I never - I got one right!

Les