1961 Mercury Comet Repair Question
Topics covered: Ignition switch, Spark, Terminal.
Mileage: No information provided.
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Asked on September 25, 2009
No fire new coil
Electrical problem
1961 Mercury Comet 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic
i have a 1960 comet. i was getting no fire so i changed the coil. new wires, distrubeter everything. there is still no fire coming from coil. checked ground and power, all good. any suggestions
1961 Mercury Comet 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic
i have a 1960 comet. i was getting no fire so i changed the coil. new wires, distrubeter everything. there is still no fire coming from coil. checked ground and power, all good. any suggestions
Asked by comet manAnswer
Replied on September 25, 2009
Maybe shorted condensor recommend replaceing points and condensor. If good with dist cap off crank is there spark across points?
Replied on September 25, 2009
Also check the resistance wire between coil positive terminal and ignition switch to include gapping the contact point or use a dwell meter
