Most guys try like hell NOT to get bit by spark or a coil of course, Murphy says I have the opposite problem.Īny suggestions besides switching to Pertronix? (I have a box of new points and condensers that would astound you. I feel like it's something simple: Bad ignition switch, a bad New coil, bad grounding or connection somewhere. I'm not great with a tester, but this indicates voltage is present even if amperage isn't. I've tried a wire directly from the positive terminal to the coil (battery) and that has not initated a spark.Ĭhecked voltage on coil, distributor (backside from coil), and top of points when closed and all are showing 12 volts with the key on. Removed radio input from the coil distributor post. Tightened distributor bolt to body and "turned" the resistor hold down 45 degrees (doesn't work due to shaped feature on bracket). None of that has initiated a spark from the coil. Order your parts online or pick them up in-store at your local Advance Auto Parts. Check prices & reviews on aftermarket & stock parts for your 1957 Thunderbird Ignition Coil. I've tried short circuiting that, putting both terminals on the battery side of the coil, etc. Compare 1957 Ford Thunderbird Ignition Coil brands. There is a vertical resistor wired into the coil to reduce voltage when running but not starting. Repeated process with spark plug on plug wire and dizzy cap on. Tried checking the coil (both old and new) by putting a spark plug on the wire out of a coil, holding the hex-head to the exhaust manifold (for ground) with insulated pliers and cranking. Since then I've done the following:Ĭhanged out (after experimentation): points, condenser, coil (new one from Advance), coil wire. We require stringent testing standards to ensure proper fit and performance for each application and stand behind our Carquest Premium ignition coils with an industry-leading warranty.
From that point on, I have not been able to get any spark from the coil to start the car. These ignition coils use high-quality components and will utilize optimized designs on applications where the OE ignition coil had frequent failures. This prodded me to pull the distributor cap and lightly emery cloth the points. I know the chokes are tricky on this car based on prior history after the build. After about the 3rd tank of gas, I noticed that it would crank a bit more and then not choke. It had been starting good and instantly especially when cold, but when hot it was not firing immediately. Freshly restored 1957 T-bird, with dual 4bbls, single points ignition that I have driven (recently) about 250-300 miles.
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