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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Ballarat
Posts: 2,126
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Hi all, I can't get spark in my 351c, I have a new gt40 wired as 12v to pos on coil that joins to orange wire on distributor, neg on coil going to black wire from distributor. As far as I can tell the distributor must be buggered because I've also tried another coil. Help please!!! Never had to call a mobile mechanic before but I think I might have to. What am I missing? 11
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Bathed In A Yellow Glow
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: NSW Central Coast
Posts: 2,530
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You should post this over in the Cleveland section where there are members with an amazing wealth of knowledge that may be able to help you fault find the problem.
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 5,432
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Hi. The GT40 coil is not the right one to use with bosch type electronic distributors (it is designed for points type ignitions), should use a HEC or MEC 716 or similar (black transformer type coil). Other thing to check is if the coil has power when cranking. Cheers MD
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Adelaide
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Test you are getting 12v from the wire when ignition is on, try a temporary wire between battery and + coil.(don't leave it connected for long periods)
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