Why is there no spark at points?
If no spark is visible, check to see if the points or wires are shorting to ground either at the points or at the primary terminal screw going through the housing. Also check where the contact spring connects to the main frame of the points and make sure the insulator is not melted.
Will points spark if coil is bad?
Points shouldn’t spark when the engine is running but they might while you’re working on it. If you have 12v there, then manually open the points and check for spark from the coil. If no spark, remove the wire from the points and manually “spark” it to ground. If spark, then problem is bad points or condensor.
What should secondary coils be on a pelican?
Secondary coils should be near 600 ohms. Check the wires with an ohmmeter that they all conduct. Copper wires should give very low readings, refer manufacturer information on other types of wires Wires could leak the “spark” to ground therefore diminishing the spark that goes to spark plugs.
How to troubleshoot an ignition on a pelican?
Check the plug condition visually and clean the plugs with brass brush. Plug insulator may be cracked and thus “spark” is leaking to ground. Check visually that the breaker points open enough (refer to manual) when manually turning the engine (BE SURE THAT THE IGNITION IS OFF!!)
How can I tell if my ignition box is working?
If there is no sound check that the ignition box is getting correct voltage (Check the manual which terminal) If the voltage is much under 12V the ignition box will not sound “healthy”. If you have heard the sound while its working, you know the difference.
What should high voltage be on ignition coil?
If you have heard the sound while its working, you know the difference. High voltage terminal should be reading 4-5V, and when measured with oscilloscope there should be this 400-500V spike when terminal C is connected to ground. Ignition coil is simple to measure.
How can I tell if my coil has no spark?
If you have 12v there, then manually open the points and check for spark from the coil. If no spark, remove the wire from the points and manually “spark” it to ground. If spark, then problem is bad points or condensor. If no spark, then the problem is coil or the wire to the points.
Why is there no spark at the coil axle?
If there’s no voltage, check the wire between the ignition switch and the coil and, if necessary, the switch itself. If there’s voltage, the problem may be with the pickup unit. If the pickup is good, then the problem may be with the ignition control module.
Why is there no spark at the tip of the spark tester?
While the engine cranks, you should see a bright, blue spark at the tip of the spark tester. If there’s a good spark, including the rest of the cylinders, the ignition system is working properly. If only one or a few cylinders have a weak or no spark, the problem is in the secondary side of the system.
What to do if your points have no spark?
If no spark, remove the wire from the points and manually “spark” it to ground. If spark, then problem is bad points or condensor. If no spark, then the problem is coil or the wire to the points.
