l6 250 ignition

[50bomb]

We got the l6 250 to start with one turn of the key a month ago. But ran into a cracked transmission pan. Finally got that all in and new intake and exhaust gaskets. It fired up after a couple tries and then dies after a minute or less. So we let it cool down and tried it again and when it fired up we tested the Ignition coil with the light tester and the Positive shows GOOD but no light on the Negative ground. DOes this mean that it is burning out and needs replaced? Hope this makes sense. Thank You.

[shok]

I think that's expected behavior, hopefully more people can say if I'm right or wrong.
So is it starting and running now? Next time it won't start pull the middle wire from the dist cap, the one coming from the coil, and hold it near a ground while a friend cranks the motor. It should spark if the coil and points are working.
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[50bomb]

No I have not. I think I might take it over to an auto parts store so they can test it out. Thank You

[50bomb]

Well got sidetracked. Noticed a leak in the oil pan gasket So I had to scrapp off the old one and that took forever being under the truck SO tomorrow I am gonna install new gasket and then I have to take off intake/exhaust manifold to replace all the freeze plugs..Geez. So I will let yall know what happens.

[50bomb]

Ignition coil replaced and l6 started up nicely after a lil tweaking. BUT I failed on the oil pan gasket. I over cut the rear rubber gasket. They dont sell them seperate anywhere. Next time I will not rush an easy job. Then again next time I will make it easier on myself and make sure I put all gaskets on before I install engine.