I thought I'd start a new thread and focus on some electrical issues. I put in a rebuilt carb, and replaced the ignition resistor in my 1972 Tucker. Tried to start it, and immediately saw sparks at the ingition switch and starter button. And noticed that a wire under the hood got fried. While the Tucker didn't start before, I did not have these problems. I may have caused a short in the wiring when I pulled off the dash, perhaps chaffing or a direct contact. Fuses ok, which seems odd.
Anway, I am checking the wiring (which is a mess) and replacing the ignition switch and starter button. Just curious: would a bad coil be part of the problem? How would I test the coil?
As always, thanks in advance
Phil705
Winthrop WA
ps Getting rain on our hard-won snowpack. Not totally a bad thing, as we need some snowpack consolidation, as long as we get some freeze and more snow. We had about 28" before the deluge.
Anway, I am checking the wiring (which is a mess) and replacing the ignition switch and starter button. Just curious: would a bad coil be part of the problem? How would I test the coil?
As always, thanks in advance
Phil705
Winthrop WA
ps Getting rain on our hard-won snowpack. Not totally a bad thing, as we need some snowpack consolidation, as long as we get some freeze and more snow. We had about 28" before the deluge.