Does this have the side mounted distributor? You need a 12 volt ignition coil and a resistor for 12 volt ignition. The points and condenser will work as is but must be in good condition. Point gap is about 0.018". Remove the coil wire from the cap and hold about 1/4" away from the engine--bump the starter until the points are closed, then, using a small screwdriver, operate the points (ignition switch on). You should get a strong blue spark every time you push the points open. If nothing, put some cardboard into the point gap and measure for 12 volts on the movable point part. If nothing, check at the coil small terminals for 12 volts. If still nothing, check the coil resistor at both ends. If still nothing, there is no power from the ignition switch, and maybe nothing going to it from the battery. Look for a broken or missing wire. If you are using a 12 to 6 volt regulator to run the radio, gauges, etc., make sure the regulator is putting out 6 volts. Ford used positive ground until it went to 12 volt and overhead valves in their engines. Good luck with this.
You might not have spark as the 12 volts needs a ballast resistor or the points burn out preytty quick. 8 volts at the coil in run with the points open and 0 with the points clsed and battery voltage at the coil when cranking. coil wire near the intake manifold while cranking should jump at least 2 inches. Closed points should be 0 volts at the neg on the coil. pos and neg should be the same 12 volts with the points open. if not either the coil or the points are bad. The condenser can fail and no spark with all the rest right
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good spark.sometimes they start hard after being rebuilt or setting.does it look to be spinning fast enough when turning over.is the timimng correct. air gas spark compression it should run.are wires in the rite order.is cap new and tight.
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