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Why is there no spark to sparkplugs on a 1970 oldsmobile 350 rocket

Changed distributor cap rotor coil points gapped spark plugs spark plug wires spark plugs battery fuel pump fuel filter and not getting spark

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Do you have power to the + side of the coil, and will the coil fire when you remove the ground connection ?

  • fullvsht Sep 07, 2014

    "coil points gapped spark plugs" Did you gap the points?

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 12, 2009

SOURCE: engine cranks ,but no spark.

ain t many more parts to electrical system left... i had same problem once n it was my ignition modulator.located under distributer.**** i can t remember,i think my car would not turn overfrom that.or only other thing could be a fuse.i 'd check every fuse too .hope this might help.

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Woody J Hiatt

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  • Posted on May 01, 2009

SOURCE: truck has no spark changed fuel pump fuel filter

Odds are it is the $20.00 ignition control module but that may be another fluke change out of parts. LOL

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 20, 2009

SOURCE: 1997 chevy silverado 1500 350 vortech, new fule pump not working

before you drop tank again, check fuses & relay.then disconnect fuel line @ filter turn key to on position should hear fuel pump run and get gas stream out of line. if no flow from line new pump faulty be sure & remove negative battery cable first good luck.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 18, 2010

SOURCE: engine miss,replaced fuel

Do a compression test and make sure it is not a mechanical problem.Could be burnt valve,bad cam,or broken valve spring.If you know which cylinder is missing pull the valve cover and check the valves and see if they are all moving up and down evenly when you turn the motor over.Just disable the vehicle from starting or you can do it with it running.Hope this helps.Good luck.

dkrippa

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  • Posted on Jul 24, 2010

SOURCE: 98 jeep cherokee wont start it is not getting fuel

i just had the same problem on a 1997 4.0 . crank sensor is most likely bad you can spray starting fluid in the intake tube and car will start meaning you have spark but injectors will have no power I.E. crank sensor is bad 38.00 dollars at local parts store dealer told me 170.00 dollars make sure you push it all the way in when you install it i just posted a fix for this on this site today . after you start the car if it gives a misfire code and check engine light comes on loosen the crank sensor bolt and push it in again then tighten the bolt the cardboard on the sensor for the air gap wares off a little bit enabling you to push the sensor in a little bit more misfire should be gone there is only a few thousands of an inch adjustment for the air gap and it makes a difference. hope this helps

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1970 chevy c10 points distributor. no spark situation:New plugs distributor,coil,cap and rotor tdc on compression stroke getting gas plug wires correct. Wtf Thanks in advance

New points may not be closing/opening or need cleaned. New points should be cleaned with alcohol. Don't foul new points with dirty gap set, better to eye gap (guess) and do a final dwell with a meter once it's running.

If you can't get a visual on points to verify open/close, connect auto lamp tester to battery and to points side of coil. It should light when points are closed and go out when points open.

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First of all , is it the original engine and if not, what kind of motor/ignition system do you have.If it is all original it should be a 6 volt system with contact points. First thing to check is if you have spark at the coil wire (distributor end). If not check if the distributor rotor turns as the engine is being cranked. If it does have spark you have a faulty rotor or cap, if no spark check for voltage to the + side of the coil. If you have voltage at the coil, check the contact points gap/condition . If the points are not burnt and are properly gapped (about .018") then you either have a faulty ignition coil. Check all of the above and repost.

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I always heard the only gap was the spark plug gap-the rotor has no gap-are you sure you got the correct rotor? And does it touch the top distributor cap coil wire tower?

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The fast and easy method is to pull the #1 spark plug, put finger over hole, bump over engine (coil wire grounded) until you are on the compression stroke of the #1 cylinder.... Line up timing marks on harmonic balancer, and the rotor will need to be pointing to the position of the #1 plug wire on the cap.
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If you've got spark from the coil but not at the spark plugs, it can only be 1 of 3 things.
  • Bad spark plugs or plugs not gapped properly.
  • Bad spark plug wires.
  • Bad distributor cap and rotor. This is pretty easy to check. Open up the cap and look at the points on the underside of the cap and also the point on the rotor. If they look corroded or worn, then you should replace them.

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Priority Action Part Type Cause 1 Inspect Wireset Worn, Damaged or Faulty Spark Plug Wire(s). 2 Inspect Distributor Cap Loose, Burned or Cracked Distributor Cap. 3 Inspect Distributor Cap and Rotor Kit Loose, Burned or Cracked Distributor Cap and Rotor. 6 Inspect Spark Plug Fouled, Damaged, Broken, or Incorrectly Gapped Spark Plug(s). 7 Inspect Coil - Ignition Faulty Ignition Coil. 8 Inspect Condenser-Ignition Faulty Condenser-Ignition. 9 Inspect Point Set Burned, Worn or Incorrectly Set Ignition Points. 15 Inspect Timing Specification Incorrect Ignition Timing. 19 Inspect Fuel Injector Dirty or Worn Fuel Injectors. 21 Inspect Intake Manifold Gasket Leaking, Worn, or Damaged Intake Manifold Gasket. 22 Inspect Distributor Worn, Damaged or Faulty Distributor. 24 Inspect Valve Burned, Worn, or Sticking Exhaust Valves.
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