# Engine isn't getting spark... help please

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**Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\
**Created:** [October 20, 2007, 7:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/engine-isnt-getting-spark-help-please/37320 "2007-10-20T19:40:24Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 21, 2007, 4:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/engine-isnt-getting-spark-help-please/37320/5 "2007-10-21T16:20:42Z")

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I’d guess the condenser is no good. Or your new coil is defective. Buy new points and new condenser and set the dwell.

Per the 1965 manual

points .014 - .016  
dwell at idle 26 - 28.5  
6 degrees advance

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