Gary,
The NAPA part number I bought and am using is IC88. This is a 12 volt
coil with an internal resistor. You do not need the external resistor
or a resistor wire from the ignition switch to the coil. It is a
standard size that worked fine with the original bracket. The price
was $48.97 plus tax.
Larry
1948 CJ2A
--- In WillysTech@..., "Gary J. Tolosa" <gtolosa@...>
wrote:
Thanks again for the great input/guidance, here is what I found....
I first checked the accelerator pump and verified gas is getting
into the carb.
Next, I checked for a spark on the spark plug, I did the test as
DJ described, holding the line 1/4 inch from the plug, ignition on
and tried to start, I did not see a spark, but was not sure about
the distance of the line to the plug since the line has a cover on
the end. So I removed the plug, connected the line and tried it
that way - no spark was visible (finally the crummy lights in my
garage were good for something).
I then checked the positive line to the coil (with the ignition on)
for power. I have power at the coil.
I then checked the points (again with the ignition on) and got
a spark.
I then checked the line at the top of the coil for spark, but did
not see any spark.
So, unless I did not do a test above properly (entirely possible),
I think I may have a bad coil. I did remove the coil, it seems to
have liquid inside, I heard once they can dry up and go bad.
Seems kind of strange, I would loose the coil like that though.
Just
idling a few minutes.
Also, if the coil is bad, would anyone have a NAPA part number
for the 12v coil that fits the original mount? I did take my old
coil to my FLAPS but the highly motivated person behind the
counter said he had no way to test my coil and that he was
not sure what coil I had, since the original was a 6v and mine
has been converted to 12v, he then found a coil that "should
work" for $60.00, and also said the part is not returnable. Now
that's customer service. Needless to say, I decided to hold
on that offer.
Oh yea, I almost forgot, I did check the plugs, they all seem
to have had a black layer of crud built up, so I did replace them
all. But, this did not solve the issue, sorry Dr.
I think we are getting close...
Please advise on what you folks think.
Thanks again.
Gary
