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1968 Pontiac Tempest Repair Question


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Asked on June 14, 2010

1968 Pontiac Tempest no spark

1968 Pontiac Tempest V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic

I have been working on my 1968 pontiac tempest and can not get a spark to the coil I have replaced the coil , rotor cap, and plugs
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Replied on June 14, 2010

ok. are you getting +12v to one side of the coil?

and next are you sure the points are properly hooked up and making and breaking contact?

Tiny Answered by blackop555 (expert)
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Replied on June 26, 2010

Yes I am getting +12 volts from the coil .I am not sure about the points being hooked up properly , I will have to look into that thanks

Tiny Response from Kathy Kay
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Replied on June 27, 2010

alright. let me know how it goes and if you need any assistance.

Tiny Answered by blackop555 (expert)
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