Still working on getting the engine running

[TheDude]

As some of you know, I fired the engine up successfully several times after the 2bbl carburetor upgrade but then it stopped working. I bought a new solenoid (I was pretty sure that would solve it) but that did not help. I am now thinking that it is the ignition switch that is giving me trouble. I am going to buy a new ignition switch online and while browsing around I thought about getting a new coil. What kind of coil should I get for my 1968 200ci I6? I assume I should get a Flamethrower coil because I hear great things about them. Can I use a FT coil with my stock ignition?

Thanks,

Justin

 

[wsa111]

Justin, you need a test light or a voltage meter to find if you have power to the solenoid,starter,coil + side. if you have a pertronix setup use the flamethrower coil. if you have a duraspark with the msd use a msd blaster coil. just get in there with a test light & see if you have power at the right spots. good luck. :idea: william

 

[CoupeBoy]

not only POWER in the right spots but GROUND (earth for you aussies). I have chased a non-startion problem on a pickup I bought for a week trying different things, cables, solenoid, starters only to find that there was no ground from the battery to the body, none.. that sucked but was easily fixed..

-ron

 

[TheDude]

I used a multimeter and tested the voltage from the battery to the solenoid and they both registered 12.5 volts. I also measured from the solenoid to the starter and that also registered 12.5 volts. I did not measure the coil yet. I checked all the grounds as well. I will re-check everything tomorrow. I would like to do a Petronix setup in the future. Can I still use the Flame Thrower coil with my stock setup?

Thanks for the help.

 

[CoupeBoy]

You can test the coil off or on the car also with your multimeter.
http://www.fluke.com/application_notes/automotive/ignition.asp?AGID=1&SID=103
http://www.faqfarm.com/Car/Repair/809

I am sure there are more sites out there with information/instructions on how to do it and such. You local parts store should also have charts for testing resistance in coils.

Sorry but I know nothing about non-stock ignition stuff.

-ron

 

[Anonymous]

I'm pretty sure you can run the FT coil with the stock ignition, but you MAY have to use a ballast resistor (in addition to the stock resistor wire)... I say MAY because hotter coils have a tendency to burn the points up quicker.. MSD Blaster coils include the resistor in the coil kit for this purpose...

If you can swing the $$, I'd recommend getting an Ignitor (I'm assuming you already have a non load-a-matic dizzy).. especially since you've just done the 2 bbl upgrade.

 

[Anonymous]

get thicker wires too

my two cents.