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Old 08-28-2019, 08:56 AM
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Don’t overlook that condenser either! If weird stuff is happening that would be my first place to look and first part to change
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OK, let's try the other side. Run a Jumper Wire from the Battery Negative Terminal to the Engine Block. Tell us what happens.
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So I ordered and changed the carb. Still not the ticket. Took the points cover off and checked and adjusted to .020. Just doesn’t seem to be consistent spark at points. Changed out spark plug. Same. Think coil or condenser ? Think when it last ran and then back fired shutting it down could have knocked timing out of whack?
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So I ordered and changed the carb. Still not the ticket. Took the points cover off and checked and adjusted to .020. Just doesn’t seem to be consistent spark at points. Changed out spark plug. Same. Think coil or condenser ? Think when it last ran and then back fired shutting it down could have knocked timing out of whack?
I think I would try the things mentioned above. 1. Roland's suggestion which is ground side of coil.

2. Condenser. A few people mentioned this. Check ground first though.
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...consistent spark at points...

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I wouldn’t call it very consistent.
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I think I would try the things mentioned above. 1. Roland's suggestion which is ground side of coil.

2. Condenser. A few people mentioned this. Check ground first though.
Just run jumper from neg side of coil to ground ? Then try starting?
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Just run jumper from neg side of coil to ground ? Then try starting?
No! Won't run that way. It's like taking the points away (or not opening). Roland was specifically speaking of running a jumper from negative of battery to ground on the motor.... this is to determine if you have grounding issues.
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I wouldn’t call it very consistent.
I think you misunderstood me Joe. I wasn't asking you, I was quoting you.

I've heard people say that before about poor spark at the points and I don't get it.

You're not suppose to have spark at the points. That's what the condenser does (if it's working properly). It reduces or eliminates spark at the points. Sparking means pitting, not good.
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Well after a carb, condenser, cleaning points, and the problem ended up being the ignition coil. Replaced the coil and it started right up . Thanks to everyone that helped .
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