1951 Hudson Ignition/Coil Question

rumblefish351

I'm running a stock 6v positive ground system. When I turn key on, I have juice from my ignition wire to the neg post of the coil. Test light confirms juice to the distributor wire and points, but no spark. I'm thinking the secondary part of the coil may be bad. Should I replace it? 

schillaz

Make sure your points are open when chasing voltage on this circuit.

schillaz

I've tested primary and secondary resistance on one of these in the past. I would have to test again to give you the values of mine (assume they will vary some). Maybe yours will test open then you will know its bad.

Here is a little video how https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIx4dxew_UU

Maybe someone will chime in on specs within range.

rumblefish351

I ordered a new condenser, cap, rotor and points from Hagen. Thank you all. 

rumblefish351

Oops.
Cap $17
Rotor $11.50
Condenser $11.40
Points $21.30
I don't know pricing yet (although I'm starting to get an idea!)

rumblefish351

It was the condenser. TY.