Ignition problems, bad coil? or is there something else that could be up? (1 Viewer)

[pithicus]

Hopefully the condensor is the problem. Bad condensor doesn't usually stop spark unless it's shorted out [rare].
Good luck.

 

[Engineer8000]

You can disconnect the condenser and run the engine briefly, it is there to protect the points long term. Why do you think the condenser is bad?

 

[american outlaw]

So at this point, I have replaced both the condenser and the coil (it was time to fire the parts cannon) and still no spark. With the new coil on the negative I am not getting any voltage. So I am at a complete loss at this point. 12v into the coil, nothing out

 

[pithicus]

are you sure the points are closing properly?

If you disconnect the neg wire from the coil, using a meter, you should get continuity between that wire and ground when the points are closed. And no continuity when the points are open.