1963 No Spark Up Date

[Jeff C.]

As reported previously the spark came back like magic and the only problem I had was the distributor was off one notch. After several days of trying to figure out which way to move the rotor and getting the oil pump shaft correctly aligned, today the engine stated on the first crank. Set the timing adjusted the carb and shut off the engine. A few minutes later started it back up and drove around the block. The car ran great. Got back to the garage shut it down and declared victory. Several hours later went to move the car back into the garage and it would not start. NO Spark! I did crank it for a while before I checked for spark. OK my clue now is the coil was so hot I could not touch it. Can anybody tell if this indicates what the problem might be. My next step may be a new harness, regulator, horn relay, and ignition switch. The corvette gods must be mad at me.
Thanks Jeff

[Domenic T.]

Re: 1963 No Spark Up Date

Jeff,
It sounds like a ignition switch if the Coil is hot, you need to check voltage at the coil/ resistor, after turning kek off !!
Simple test, let us know.

Dom

[Domenic T.]

Re: 1963 No Spark Up Date

Jeff,
Late, but the ignition circuit does not go thru the harness. I think your problem is at worst a ignition switch.

Dom

[Jeff C.]

Re: 1963 No Spark Up Date

Dom,
Thank you so much. Car has started at least 4 times today. Should have replaced it several weeks ago; $16 part.
Thanks again,
Jeff