groundhog47 347 #1 Posted September 6, 2012 Yest had carb needle stuck, removed and reinst condensor and coil, inadvertantly left key on. Coil was hotter than I cared to hold for long. Mowed yard fine. Today high and low speed intermittent spark doesn't look good blue (old eyes though spark viewer verified). Giggled wiring near coil contacts and before and under point box, and could feel point operation (haven't inspected them). Coil was cool approx 15 min run up. What is a best guess for prob: points, condenser, coil, or unlikelyest? almost broken wire to coil contacts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SousaKerry 503 #2 Posted September 6, 2012 I would replace that coil if it is heating up, check your wiring and put on a pint kit if it has been awhile since the last tuneup Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,033 #3 Posted September 6, 2012 I'd say you may have burned up the coil, at least the points, I'd start with new points and condenser, be sure to hook the cond. up to the neg side of the coil, check the points lead wire be sure there are no melted spots. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
groundhog47 347 #4 Posted September 6, 2012 Hey, thanks, will take advice. I've had C since 1981, points are prob 1976 original. Was curious if anyone had exp'd a hot coil and it sounds like you are in my path of diagnosis. Again Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
groundhog47 347 #5 Posted September 6, 2012 You too Kelly, Thanks. A l o n g time ago I heard some advice: do not leave a not running engine ignition on. Will go out shortly and check points. Will get some new ign goodies no matter what, teach me to not look at that key before pulling the carb, would say Ha, but it was a costly not funny error. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
groundhog47 347 #6 Posted September 6, 2012 Points looked good and a blue spak when opening, it was prob intermittent, couldn't see for all sunshine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
groundhog47 347 #7 Posted September 6, 2012 Prob nuthin' to go on about but if this helps one other member it will be good! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunahead72 2,551 #8 Posted September 7, 2012 There was a thread on here last year about this topic, well worth reading for anybody who's interested: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
groundhog47 347 #9 Posted September 7, 2012 Past prob seems to be same and goodies on the way, anxious to prove / locate problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
groundhog47 347 #10 Posted September 12, 2012 Goodies on, wheel horse rides again. It was the coil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
