'56 10hp ignition rebuild-no spark

[STEVE IN SOCAL]

After rebuilding my ignition (points, coils, condensers, SP wires) I have no spark in my lower piston wire.
The only thing I can think of...it was too long, and I thought I could untwist the SP boot where it attaches to the SP wire. Didn't want to come off, so I left it long. Did I SKWEW up? Maybe I broke the wire? Any way to cut it and replace the boot? If I have to pull it apart and rerun that wire I'll blow my brains out...

 

[lindy46]

Re: '56 10hp ignition rebuild-no spark

There's a little pin and coil assembly inside the boot - you may have dislodged the pin which makes contact with the core of the spark plug wire. I'd take it apart - they're a little stubborn to get apart, cut off the end of the wire and push that pin down into the center of the wire. Use a pliers. Then use some light oil on the boot and work the coil assembly back into the boot.

 

[STEVE IN SOCAL]

Re: '56 10hp ignition rebuild-no spark

After a good nights sleep, Iv'e decided to pull it back apart and see whats up.
How do I test a coil?

 

[rustyh]

Re: '56 10hp ignition rebuild-no spark

first thing make sure you set the points correctly i did the same thing until i read the post in top secret files you have to move the motor to set correctly

 

[STEVE IN SOCAL]

Re: '56 10hp ignition rebuild-no spark

SUCCESS !!!!!

Now to replace the impeller...

Thx Lindy46...I did as you said (after I re-checked the points)