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  1. greaser 35
    Joined: Feb 15, 2010
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    greaser 35
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    from FRANCE

    I don’t have sparks on the spark plug, I do have a new ignition coil and the current is indeed coming to the coil, where can I look for where it comes from?
    I am in 12v on my 6 cyl, and for the ignition order is it mandatory that it be in this order there 153624 where can I make this order there 123456???
     
  2. 19Eddy30
    Joined: Mar 27, 2011
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    @greaser 35
    You can pull distributor lay on the bench use a 12 V battery
    Ground distributor, power to the coil coil to the distributor and spin it by hand and see if you have spark @
    Points or spark lug ,
    Once you see spark reinstall and then go from there,
    Distributor does not have to be in the vehicle or engine to test verify spark.
     
  3. Mr48chev
    Joined: Dec 28, 2007
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    First, I am going to suggest making that the gap on the ignition points /contact set is correct.
    The rubbing block on the arm of the points has to be EXACTLY on the tip of one of the lobes of the distributor cam (red arrow) and the Gap/space between the contacts should be .015 of an inch, 0.381 MM,

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    This chart shows what should be basic tune up specs for you engine.
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    We need to know exactly what year, model and Size of Ford Six you have to find the correct firing order diagram. If we start assuming we may get totally the wrong one. It's always best to put Make, year and model/size of the engine or car you are asking questions about so you get the correct answers the first time.
     
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  4. greaser 35
    Joined: Feb 15, 2010
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    Sure !! it's a Ford 1954 with a 1953 215 CI 6cyl engine !!
     
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  5. 19Eddy30
    Joined: Mar 27, 2011
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    @greaser 35
    Just saying ,
    Easier to bench test distributor and coil on a table with 2 - 3 power leads , then back & forth
    Driver seat then back to under hood .
     
  6. garyf
    Joined: Aug 11, 2006
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    If it ran when parked, the point contacts corrode if not run often. Close the points on a strip of emery cloth and pull thru on both sides of contacts .
     
    Last edited: Aug 24, 2025 at 8:33 AM
  7. Ebbsspeed
    Joined: Nov 11, 2005
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    The firing (ignition) order cannot be changed.

    I diagnose points ignition with an analog meter. The first thing I do after cleaning points and adjusting the gap is to set the meter range to something above 12 volts (20 on my meter) then connect one lead to ground and the other to the wire between the coil and distributor. Crank over the engine and the meter needle will pulse in synchrony with the points opening and closing. That confirms that the ground to the points plate in the distributor is good, the points are working, and there is power flowing through the coil.

    If there still is no spark you either have a bad coil or a bad condenser.

    Make sure you didn't forget to put the rotor back on the distributor shaft before you put the cap on.
     
    Last edited: Aug 24, 2025 at 8:41 AM
  8. Hollywood-East
    Joined: Mar 13, 2008
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    A faulty condenser will play reindeer game's with You also..
    They can work/ not all in the same day..
     

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