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    Offline Cuda_451

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    No spark.
    « on: March 11, 2016 - 04:50:07 PM »
    Okay so I have a 70 Barracuda with a 400 that is having major electrical issues. I have a new distributor and wires bought from Mancini Racing and am getting no spark from the plug wires. Also, am having problems with exterior lighting. Thanks!
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    Offline dfrazz

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    Re: No spark.
    « Reply #1 on: March 11, 2016 - 06:55:02 PM »
    Does it turn over at all?  Starter? Coil? Battery?  Need more info....
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    Offline roadman5312

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    Re: No spark.
    « Reply #2 on: March 11, 2016 - 07:08:37 PM »
    Quote from: dfrazz on March 11, 2016 - 06:55:02 PM
    Does it turn over at all?  Starter? Coil? Battery?  Need more info....
                                          :iagree:   much more info needed. 
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    Offline Cuda_451

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    Re: No spark.
    « Reply #3 on: March 11, 2016 - 07:57:17 PM »
    Turns over plenty quick, battery is running off of a charger right now. What else is needed?
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    Offline Cuda_451

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    Re: No spark.
    « Reply #4 on: March 11, 2016 - 08:01:38 PM »
    Coil is a new accel coil, starter is older
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    Offline Bullitt-

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    Re: No spark.
    « Reply #5 on: March 11, 2016 - 08:04:53 PM »
    check all your grounds & cable connections to battery etc,,, sounds like it may be cranking OK?
    could be any of many weak spots..read this one  http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=108059.msg1062562#msg1062562
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    Offline dougs bs23

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    Re: No spark.
    « Reply #6 on: March 11, 2016 - 09:29:35 PM »
    dizzy in correctly?  reluctor gap set to right gap?
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    Offline Cuda_451

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    Re: No spark.
    « Reply #7 on: March 11, 2016 - 11:28:04 PM »
    Everything is set right, it's also a new wiring harness for the engine, could a weak battery prevent a spark from getting to the plugs?
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    Offline Chryco Psycho

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    Re: No spark.
    « Reply #8 on: March 12, 2016 - 06:14:41 AM »
    Are you getting consistant spark from the coil , reluctor gap should be .008 , what kind of ECU are you using ?
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    Offline Cuda_451

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    Re: No spark.
    « Reply #9 on: March 12, 2016 - 06:31:59 AM »
    It's a Mopar Performance ECU for up to 8,000 rpms, and the spark varies, sometimes it's a consistent blue spark from the coil and others it will be off and on. But no spark at all from plug wires.
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    Re: No spark.
    « Reply #10 on: March 12, 2016 - 03:04:44 PM »
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    Offline Cuda_451

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    Re: No spark.
    « Reply #11 on: March 15, 2016 - 10:50:25 PM »
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    Offline dougs bs23

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    Re: No spark.
    « Reply #12 on: March 16, 2016 - 10:19:11 AM »
    Could be a bad ecu. Even if it's new that doesn't always mean it will work but really sounds like some type of grounding issue


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    Offline Cuda_451

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    Re: No spark.
    « Reply #13 on: March 16, 2016 - 01:09:27 PM »
    I've swapped ECU's and got a constant spark, but still no spark from plug wires
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    Offline dougs bs23

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    Re: No spark.
    « Reply #14 on: March 16, 2016 - 03:15:34 PM »
    new cap and rotor?  recheck the reluctor gap
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