71 Dart newbee

71DARTNJ said

Thanks for the welcome. Just picked up a 71 Dart that has not run in 35years. OK she cranks, has new Starter Solenoid, coil, resistor, wire and plugs, cap and rotor. Same old points. She cranks vis a jump at the starter or solenoid ....NO spark. have 12 volts to the coil and NOTHING from the coil...What is my next action. OH by the way when I turn the key NOTHING...

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What motor and is it electronic ignition or points?

I think first thing I would check is the steering column electrical connector, and if there is any indication of any gauges working.

You have power to the coil, but what distributor, stock looking or maybe aftermarket?

Also make absolutely sure the ignition box is grounded if it’s electronic.

There’s a start for verifying some critical things.