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308 no sparks

Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by Michael Collins, Jan 9, 2007.

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  1. Michael Collins

    Michael Collins Formula Junior

    Apr 6, 2004
    272
    Shanghai/Melbourne
    My 84 QV has been sitting in the garage for about 4 months and was running well when I parked it.

    Now I have no sparks on either bank.

    I have power from the ignition switch to the coils. there is power on every terminal of both coils.

    I cleaned the connections on both digiplex's and have power to both of them.
    But no sparks at the plugs.

    Any ideas as to what else to try.
     
  2. spiderseeker

    spiderseeker Formula 3

    Jul 22, 2005
    1,718
    Colorado
    Full Name:
    Steve
    If you have an inductive timing light, use it to check the output of each coil before they go to the distributor.
     
  3. Michael Collins

    Michael Collins Formula Junior

    Apr 6, 2004
    272
    Shanghai/Melbourne
    Thanks spiderseeker unfortunately I have had to travel iside China this trip so I did not get a chance to go back to the car and see. Next time I will bring a timming light with me.
     
  4. brian.s

    brian.s F1 Rookie
    Professional Ferrari Technician

    Nov 3, 2003
    3,809
    Midwest
    Full Name:
    Brian
    Typically, the pick up on the flywheel will just quit. You need an oscillascope to check, but you can check the internal resistance as well.

    Brian S.
     

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