Hey guys, I got everything on the 318 in the wagon ready to fire today for the first time and its getting fuel but no spark. My ignition setup is a MSD 5c module, electronic dist., mopar chrome coil, stock balast. Anything I should check?
No spark?
- Thread starter Rockerdude
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1wild&crazyguy
Banned
check if the distributor is stabbed right, that is if it was removed recently and reinstalled.
u can also jump the ballast resistor real quick to rule out a bad ballast/no power to coil.
u can also jump the ballast resistor real quick to rule out a bad ballast/no power to coil.
duster731
young gun
Yup same situation happened on my buddies belvy he eventually replaced coil and after a day or to no spark again then replaced dist and is fine now
I know the dist works, it came off a running car. How would I jump the ballast?
goldduster318
Overzealous Car Modifier
If the ballast was bad, you'd still have spark in "start", just not in "run".
I'm betting there's a wiring problem...check the ignition box for power and make sure you have continuity on your wiring.
I'm betting there's a wiring problem...check the ignition box for power and make sure you have continuity on your wiring.
duster731
young gun
Well the dist on the belvy worked too but then it finally went out...
Take the ballast of off of the firewall and check the condition of the connections in the plastic....
Have someone ground the coil wire and see if there is spark if not try looking at the connection in the bulk head..
Take the ballast of off of the firewall and check the condition of the connections in the plastic....
Have someone ground the coil wire and see if there is spark if not try looking at the connection in the bulk head..
Thanks. Is anyone familiar with the MSD 5c box?
I'll take that as a no?
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