I have a 1976 covette that has been sitting for 1yr - I went to start her the other day, but she will not start. The car is turning over, but won't start - I did see that I am getting fuel, but no spark. I have replaced the p/u coil, distributer cap, rotor, ignition module & ignition coil, but nothing has solved the problem - still no spark. I also put a test light on the main iginition cable & I am getting power. The battery is dead (of course) & I am trying to jump the car first, then I will purchase the new battery. Please Please solve my problem. Let me know if anyone requires further information.
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I tested the large red wire to the dist & in the on position it gives me 12+ volts. When the ignition is turned to start the voltage falls to 6 volts. I assume this means the ignition switch is bad ? or could it be more than this ? I was looking in a repair manual & on the '76 it appears I need to drop the whole steering column. I guess my first step is to try the test suggestion from acplus prior to dropping the steering column ?
I bought the ignition module new from the parts store...I guess I could do a check on it to make sure it's good....I didn't use any grease...should I have ? where does the grease go...what is it used for ? no problem on the battery, I needed a new one anyway & right about now I'm willing to try all options.