Chevy Muscle Car Guys?

Question

1972 Chevelle. On my small block 350, I set the timing, connected everything and began connecting the ignition. Set the yellow ignition wire that goes from the R terminal on the starter to the positive terminal of the ignition coil. Done. Then, the Neutral Safety Switch went to the S terminal on the starter to the bulkhead connecter. Done. Now, I bought a new point type distributor and it had a negative wire coming out. I know what that is so I connected it to the negative terminal of the ignition coil. Done. Now, there was one wire left. That wire was the Condenser that is attached to the ignition coil housing that connects to the intake manifold. I believe that condenser connects to the positive side of the terminal. I did that.

Once everything was connected, I checked for spark with my new spark plugs and wires. Aligned it at TDC, set perfectly fine and I had my girlfriend bump the key for me. At first, it sparked. Good. But then I asked her to do it again. And now, nothing

Answer 1

you could have lost the wire internally from the ignition.. common problem with older chevys. you will not see it!! its rotted inside the covering. jump your leads and try it first.. bypass the ignition. if you get power-change the ignition.  if thats not it , track down all the engine wiring to the dist/starter etc.. if it worked before it should be something you missed or fell off when working on it. its usually a easy fix but you have to track it down

Answer 2

mikee  has it dude

Answer 3

negitive side coil goes to distributor. resistor keeps from burning points when running. probly burnt points or fried condencer. check with meter voltage should be 12 when cranking motor and when runing 6-8 volts to keep from burning points

Answer 4

start from scratch. direct power to coil from battery and straight to ground to rule out car wiring.  Make sure coil has good ground. distributor wiring check with ohm meter. check coil , coil wire, doing ohm resistance. My first car 72 chevelle dark brown with cream roof.  Drinking and driving ended the life of the car but no me atleast.