1960 Chevy Truck

1960 CHEVROLET TRUCK

150,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

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I have a 350 V8 engine with a HEI distributor. The problem is that there is no spark going to the distributor when I crank the engine. When I ran a wire from the coil straight to the battery, it starts. What could be the problem?

Nov 7, 2008 at 6:47 AM

JDL

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I saw your post yesterday, because you donated, I figured you would want one of the higher rated people to talk to you. I'm strictly shadetree.

Usually the B+ side of the coil is ignition feed, goes hot when you turn on the key. Whether the problem is the wiring or ignition switch, I can't tell from here.

You are saying, with the key turned on, there is no feed to the coil?

Nov 8, 2008 at 8:41 AM

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