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    Ignition Coil Internal Resistor

    I posted my problem a while ago at http://www.ytmag.com/ttalk/messages/881639.html I guess that thread is dead, but the problem persists. I'm wondering now if the coil on a Ford 3000 should have an internal resistor. The original, which produces a weak spark is painted over. The replacement...
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    Mysterious Dissappearing Spark

    I'll try that when I get into town next. I got the new plug wires at the Ford dealership, you'd think they would know what they're doing, but I'm not getting that feeling.
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    Mysterious Dissappearing Spark

    Ford 3000 It was running with these plugs. I shut it down one day, & the next day when I went to start it, this problem showed up. The spark I get is on the weak side. I forgot to mention there's a brand new coil too.
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    Mysterious Dissappearing Spark

    Graphite. "Hot Coil"? Could you explain please?
  5. L

    Mysterious Dissappearing Spark

    Yes & yes. I wiggle the wires on enthusiasticly, & I've measured the resistance of the wires.
  6. L

    Mysterious Dissappearing Spark

    I seem to have no spark. If I remove one of the plug wires at the distributor, & put a screwdriver in, it will rest such that there is about a 1/16” gap to the exhaust manifold. If I then crank the engine, I can see a healthy spark. So far,so good…but, if I connect a plug wire & ground the...
  7. L

    Setting Timing...Ford 3000

    I see it now. Thanks so much!
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    Setting Timing...Ford 3000

    I must be going blind. While following the steps to set the timing, I hit a roadblock. The IT manual says "inspection opening of engine rear cover plate". I can"t see any inspection hole that could line up with the flywheel. Could someone narrow down where I should be looking? Thanks.
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