trouble getting flat8 started

4tune81 · #1 (**permalink**) 09-18-2006, 12:33 PM

I have a 41 flat8 and left the key on for a few days...recharged the battery now no fire...cranks fine and powerfully but no spark...new to flatties and not sure if I burnt something...points? coil? what do I look for?

HOTRODSURFER · #2 (**permalink**) 09-18-2006, 03:03 PM

Probally Burndt Up The Points,try Replacing Them First!!

John2Thomas · #3 (**permalink**) 09-24-2006, 01:43 PM

Most likely the points are welded closed, it's an easy fix.

Scortchin' 41 · #4 (**permalink**) 01-10-2007, 08:32 PM

i'm havin the same problem! gonna check that out first thing tomorrow, after i get home from work!
thanks guys!

F6Guy · #5 (**permalink**) 02-24-2007, 12:48 PM

pull the cap and have someone spin the motor for you and see whats going on. I had the same problem and the ground wire in the distributer had a bad connection.

51ford fan · #6 (**permalink**) 03-01-2007, 12:45 AM

Check the wire from the points that goes to that stud throught the side of the housing. Mine had a plastic washer to keep the primary wire from grounding out, it had cracked from age and grounded out.

Scortchin' 41 · #7 (**permalink**) 07-20-2007, 09:15 PM

hey. dad and i opened the distributor and sprayed some electric cleaner in it. closed her up... and now she fires instantly on the first crank!!!