no spark.....power on both sides of coil

[paulyb3b]

Hello.....quick question im not getting spark to my plugs, and with the key on im getting power on both sides of the coil. Does this mean my coil is no good?

Edited December 7, 2014 by paulyb3b

[austinsailor]

You should see voltage on both sides if the points are open. If you still see it on both sides when (you think) they are closed, the points are not making connection. If you take a screwdriver and just short them together you should see spark on the coil wire. take it out of the distributor cap and place it near ground. Most likely your points need cleaning (file or sandpaper) or replacing.

Edited December 7, 2014 by austinsailor

[paulyb3b]

Ahhh, ok thanks for the input