No Spark

[fishie phil]

HI Guys again i got my last thread fixed my coils was pass the boss
But now can not get any spark bought a good test light for plugs and nothing the only thing that i did not change today was the condenser i used the ole ones could that be my no spark problem, or does those 5.5 1960 cd 17 Johnson have a kill switch?
Thanks will check in tonight

 

[boobie]

Re: No Spark

Your spark has to jump a 1/4" open air gap on a spark tester. You have to have the proper tester to check the condensers. Just replace them.

 

[fishie phil]

Re: No Spark

Not sure what you mean by air gap i will get new condensers in am,If after i install them andno spark what do i look for then.
As i stated earlier i have new coils and points plug wires 7 mm what it calls for.
Thanks for help thus far.And this site is great

 

[71Windsor]

Re: No Spark

Air gap means your spark from the plug should be able to arc across a 1/4 inch gap of open air so if you took the plug out and held it 1/4 inch away from the motor it should arc from the plug to the motor. A spark plug tester will have pre defined settings to accurately check the gap it should arc across

 

[fishie phil]

Re: No Spark

Thanks for your help now i understand but i have no fire at all,does this motor have a kill switch?