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Old 06-18-2006, 12:41 AM   #3
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Re: no fire no start

With the key on you should have about nine volts to the + side of the coil and while the starter is turning you should have 12 volts. The - side of the coil is connected to the points and condenser and ground when the points are closed and when they open the coil fires. You can run a jumper to the + side of the coil and see if it cranks the engine but don't leave it on or it will burn up the coil.
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