1965 Other Pontiac Models Car won't start

Tiny
RUDY GONZALES
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  • 1965 PONTIAC
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 84,000 MILES
No spark from the ignition coil. Have new coil and coil wire. If the timeing is off would you still get spark from the coil?
Wednesday, October 8th, 2008 AT 11:47 PM

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Tiny
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What you need to do is look for power at the positive terminal of the coil key in run-do you have it? If not check the resistance wire-if okay-try re-adjusting the ignition contact points.

Yes you can get spark even if the timing is off. But it will never start unless the valve and igniton timing is correct.
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Thursday, October 9th, 2008 AT 4:00 AM

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