won`t fire

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  1. 1moregear

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    Just installed a petronics ignition everything is new but the plug wires and it will not fire . Is this my problem or do I look elsewhere? Car was running when I took it apart and it`s been a few months since I got her back together. Thanks for any imput.
     
    1moregear, Apr 30, 2010
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    Obvious stuff first. Check the pertronix instructions and make sure you have it wired up correctly. Make sure the 2 wires are going to the correct places. Correct "gap" at the pickup. etc.

    Are you getting any spark at all?
     
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    Bryant forgot more than learned

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    i really doubt that the plug wires are the problem. scooper is right. also use volt meter or test light to make sure that you are geting power to the pertronix.
     
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    do you

    do you key on power if not check fueses or wire had that problem before
     
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    first things first: did you remove the distributor to install the pertronics unit? Did you get it back in correctly?
     
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    The older I get the dumber I get. I forgot to hook up the ignition wire I was too much in a hurry to fire it off. She purrs like a kitten the car not the wife. Thanks guys for all the input.
     
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