[T3] Coil, Calipers, and Front Beam

[Adriel Rowley]

What does it mean when the primary resistance same as secondary resistance? 

Was static timing the engine a few days back, and after which it would not start.  So, reset timing again; same results.  Tried adjusting the distributor and changing the timing, as that is what the last thing that happened before it would not start.  No change, so set it back to correct position.  Decided then to check the points and they had carbon, so cleaned them, and it was better.  Checked the valves, and it was a nasty mess of loose adjusters and nuts, especially on the three four side.  Made it all right including torquing the nuts to 200 inch pounds, with 0.006" exhaust and 0.004" intake.  Not really much of an improvement.  So ran tests, and have fuel, but the timing light is not picking up a signal from the spark plug leads, and even more interesting, the coil lead.  Checked the coil using Russ's method of voltage, and was the same on the primary and the secondary.  Resistance is the same, so since that is the only thing out of specification, suspect that as the problem.  Got fuel, air, but seem to be lacking spark.  So, want to be sure before I have to reorganize the garage, as cannot find the one Russ gave me. 

On a better note, was able to get another front beam, as I feel I am waiting too much time waiting for help and trying to get it all together, especially considering I put the hardware in a safe place... ;/  The beam I got today is complete rim to rim and no play in any position, except on the passengers side at three and nine and about an eighth inch if that.  Most of the rubber boots are good and clean.  But does have a badly bent tie rod, but Brian says he has one to give to me. Also, could be lowered so will need to check it.  Plan on swapping it then replace what needs replacing once it is bolted in.

How does one tell if the calipers are good?  Clean fluid came out and the rubber hoses are brand new, so thinking of leaving them on and trying them.  Stoked as they are the late model calipers I want to use.  I also got a second set of late model calipers with the beam: what are they worth as cores?

Also got the plastic plugs for the rear most interior fender bolts on a Squareback, door contact switch, metal ring for the rubber cup around the filler, the late door contact switch and some fender bolts with good soft rubber washers, all of which are really hard to find and been looking for some of them for over two years.

Anyone need a set of rims?  No place for them around here as cleaning out.  Loosing stuff I need, finding things I do not and getting to be too much. 


Thank you,
Adriel