No output from coil

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old September 9th, 2015, 03:21 PM
  #1  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
yalikeme's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Spokane, WA
Posts: 17
No output from coil

I have installed a new MSD coil and distributor in my 68 olds cutlass. I have 12V coming in to the coil, but nothing coming out, thus no fire to the distributor. I have attached two wires to the posts on the coil, and inserted the coil wire to the distributor, but still no fire. Any suggestions!!!


Bob Wormell
yalikeme@Hotmail.com
yalikeme is offline  
Old September 9th, 2015, 08:19 PM
  #2  
Administrator
 
oldcutlass's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Poteau, Ok
Posts: 40,555
Is it points?
oldcutlass is offline  
Old September 9th, 2015, 08:33 PM
  #3  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
yalikeme's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Spokane, WA
Posts: 17
Originally Posted by oldcutlass
Is it points?
yalikeme is offline  
Old September 9th, 2015, 08:36 PM
  #4  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
yalikeme's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Spokane, WA
Posts: 17
No points

I think the distributor is electronic, doesn't have points. The schematic calls for an amplifier, and I can't find it, any help we be appreciated.
yalikeme is offline  
Old September 10th, 2015, 06:11 AM
  #5  
Old(s) Fart
 
joe_padavano's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Northern VA
Posts: 47,311
Originally Posted by yalikeme
I think the distributor is electronic, doesn't have points. The schematic calls for an amplifier, and I can't find it, any help we be appreciated.
We're all happy to help, but the mind reading thing still isn't working. You need to tell us exactly what distributor setup you have, what else has been done to the wiring, and what the symptoms are. A statement like "I think the distributor is electronic..." doesn't help with a diagnosis. If nothing else, pull off the cap and take some photos.
joe_padavano is offline  
Old September 10th, 2015, 08:46 AM
  #6  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
yalikeme's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Spokane, WA
Posts: 17
Originally Posted by joe_padavano
We're all happy to help, but the mind reading thing still isn't working. You need to tell us exactly what distributor setup you have, what else has been done to the wiring, and what the symptoms are. A statement like "I think the distributor is electronic..." doesn't help with a diagnosis. If nothing else, pull off the cap and take some photos.
Thank you, I will get the exact number of the coil and distributor, to better help you with my problem.
yalikeme is offline  
Old September 10th, 2015, 10:27 AM
  #7  
Registered User
 
steverw's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Texas
Posts: 1,584
Did you put the rotor on it?
steverw is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Aceshigh
Transmission
9
December 9th, 2013 09:56 AM
yeahbuddy
Parts Wanted
4
March 6th, 2012 04:22 AM
Vega
General Discussion
0
January 23rd, 2012 11:56 AM
geckonz08
Transmission
3
March 17th, 2010 04:50 PM
drewt
Transmission
8
March 16th, 2010 07:18 PM



Quick Reply: No output from coil



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 03:07 AM.