Dead Horse

[MalMac 1,328]

My C141 is down and it has a loader on it. It was running great the last time I used it. Went out to fire it up and found it had no spark. Now I am a shade tree (with some leaves and limbs missing) at a best. Here is what I have done--

 

1. changed the spark plug with working plug from another K321

2. changed the points and condenser with a set I know is good.

3. changed the coil with one I know is good.

 

Nothing has changed at all, still no spark, I do get a spark when I turn the ignition off. The last time I had that happen to me was I had the condeser on the wrong pole. I double checked to make sure it was on the right pole. When I turn on the ignition and use a test light the coil is showing hot on the ignition wire to key other side is cold. Seems like I have no juice going to the points. The coil I put on it came from a tractor that was running. I am at a loss here. Like said I am shade tree at best but loosing some shade. This would not be so bad but it's got a loader on it, Not the easiest thing to move not running. I was just thinking that maybe the wire to the points is bad, maybe has internal break in it.

[oldredrider 2,547]

Check the ammeter wires. If one is loose or off, that's the problem.

[MalMac 1,328]

You might have something there. I had trouble with those years ago. I just plain forgot about checking them. If that's it I am going to have to go bang my head against the wall. I hope your right but at the same time I can't afford to loose anymore brain cells.

[pacer 3,160]

Also ck any safety switches ----

[MalMac 1,328]

oldredrider, many times thank you. That was it. It happen several years ago. I should have remembered. It's hell getting older. Now you'll have to excuse me while I go bang my head against the wall.

[AMC RULES 36,961]

Good to know it was an easy fix for you.