1967 200ci not getting spark

[rt67stang]

Hey Guys,
I'm new to the site so let introduce myself. My Name is Ronny, and i am 14 years old. Two years i purchased a 1967 mustang. I pulled the motor and bought a freshly rebuilt one. The problem is that its not getting any spark. I was wondering what things i should check to resolve this problem.
Thanks for your time,
Ronny

 

[bubba22349]

The problem is that its not getting any spark. I was wondering what things i should check to resolve this problem.

There can be severial areas to look at Points (might be the best place to start and see if you are even opening or closing the rubbing block wares down) , condenser, cap, rotor, coil, wiring to coil and ignition switch, the resistor wire, etc. If you don't have a volt/ ohmmeter or a simple test light it would be a good investment and you could test for continuity for most of these parts.

 

[rt67stang]

I forgot to add that the car doesnt turn over from the key. I have to jump it from the solinoid. I was wondering if there is a fix for that to.
Again, Thanks for the help,
Ronny

 

[bubba22349]

I forgot to add that the car doesnt turn over from the key. I have to jump it from the solinoid. I was wondering if there is a fix for that to.

Yes! It's Prob. the ign. sw. or wire coming from sw. start tracing back to see if power is going to sw. and out to ign.

 

[ludwig]

Ignition switch is relatively cheap: +/- $25. Replace that. You can reuse your existing key latch. That way you know with 96% certainty that it is not the switch. (Not 100% because some are bad in the box.) Sometimes it is just the wires out the back. But more likely, it is the switch itself because it moves each time you turn the key and gets worn at the contacts. The wires don't move. Anyway, with a good switch, you can trace the wires for shorts.

 

[mannella]

run a jumper wire from the positive side of the battery to the positive side of the coil. Jump the selonoid and see if you get a spark. If you do then your problem is probably the switch. Another way to check if you have power at the coil is to remove the cap and make sure the points are open and see if you have juice going to the coil (with the key on of course)

 

[rt67stang]

Thanks for the help guys, i will try everything this week, and this Sunday get any new components i need at the Englishtown swap meet. Again thanks fort the help
Ronny