Quick coil question
slanty has electronic ignition.............. now it has a stock old used coil. My timing light won't even pick up the signal from that weak thing. (runs like poop too.. like not driveable) ..............
The problem IS NOT the type of coil
You have some sort of problem, either wiring / low voltage, or a bad component. Or MAYBE a bad factory coil!!!
Start by making absolutely certain that the ECU is grounded.
"Work" all connectors in/ out several times, to scrub the terminals, and to feel for tightness. The ECU, the ballast, and the distributor
As above, examine the cap / rotor for carbon tracking, damage, moisture, oil, etc.
CHECK the resistance of the coil wire, or substitute a wire core wire Consider just replacing cap, rotor, plugs and wires!!!!!
If you have a tach temporarily unhook it, and unhook anything from the coil except the coil + and coil neg wires.
With the engine running at fast idle, check battery voltage at the battery. Should be close to 14V. Now check coil + voltage. Should be above 10, typically 11-12, but below 14
