starting problem

[Anonymous]

Hello all, I am sure one of you guys can help me...I have an opportunity to pick up a 78 zephyr w/ a 200 in it, all sounds good except they can't get it started. The thinking is that it is a ceramic fuse tied into the ignition as it will only spark when you first turn the key and when you stop turning but not during what would be the normal cranking time....does this soud plausable or a thing that is common on that era I6's....I have had a a couple of falcons so I am not that much of a newbie but I difer to experts that lurk here

 

[pedal2themetal45]

HI
If it has electronic Dizzy (dura-spart II) maybe its the module on the fender well try running a hot wire from the battery to the +side of the coil and try to start it.
tim