no spark

[bozie]

i have a mk2 escort with a 1600 crossflow in it with electronic ignition but i got no spark i have put a brand new coil on it but still no spark i tightened all the earths to the chassie but still nothing.

any ideas would be great.

thanks

[Fiesta Steve]

Have you checked for power going to the coil ?

[bozie]

yes theres power there not sure how much because i only have a 12v test lamp. will try to get a digital voltage tester tomorrow to test but like i say there is definatly power there.

 

Thanks

[w p e]

what ignition system is it?

[bozie]

This is all the info off burton power. That's where I got it from but it's just stopped working after the engine rebuild.

 

ELECTRONIC BOSCH DISTRIBUTOR KIT ROAD/RALLY TYPE: X/FLOW, PRE-X/FLOW & BDA. CONSTANT ENERGY NON-VACUUM TYPE/SIDE ENTRY CAP.

These kits use a fully reconditioned Bosch electronic type distributor. They are fitted with an integral electronic ignition module bolted to the distributor body. Each distributor has a modified advance curve to suit fast road/rally specification and is non-vacuum. The kit is supplied complete with constant energy Bosch coil and wiring harness. Where using on vehicles fitted with a ballast resistor, the ballast must be by-passed to provide 12v at the coil. The kits are supplied with a side entry cap. A surcharge will be incurred pending return of a suitable Bosch electronic old unit. CUSTOMER MUST SUPPLY SUITABLE ELECTRONIC BOSCH UNIT - NO OLD UNITS AVAILABLE. CONSTANT ENERGY NON-VACUUM TYPE/SIDE ENTRY CAP. ROAD/RALLY SPEC. APPROX.STATIC IGN.TIMING: 14deg.BTDC. USE OE CLAMP FROM BOSCH OR MOTORCRAFT DISTRIBUTOR

[w p e]

so its an H&H then so theres3 wires middle one earth and must be earthed then pos & neg make sure on the coil the correct way and as a good earth

[bozie]

I tested at the coil there is 12v with the ignition on but when I turn the car over it never went above 8v I guess because the starter is taking most of the power.???

Thanks

[w p e]

that says a try a direct live to the coil from the battery remove the normal coil feed first if it runs you will need to pull the temp feed of to turn it of. is the ballist bypass wire on the starter normaly yellow and black ?

[GJUK]

Having been through this problem recently I bet it's to do with not having a true 12v feed to the coil.

 

run a way from your ignition to the + on the coil, see if that helps you.

[Vista]

Having been through this problem recently I bet it's to do with not having a true 12v feed to the coil.

 

run a way from your ignition to the + on the coil, see if that helps you.

 

You've got yours going now then?

[GJUK]

Having been through this problem recently I bet it's to do with not having a true 12v feed to the coil.

 

run a way from your ignition to the + on the coil, see if that helps you.

 

You've got yours going now then?

 

I should really update that thread considering the time others put in to answering me...

 

Sort of, it's got a spark now. The dizzy was refurbed by Bestek, best £60 I've ever spent!

 

Think the carbs and jets and all sorts might be out, wants to start now though!!!