Coil change and now no spark

[Dutchrudder113]

I have a 1971 CT70. The plug wire broke so I ordered replacement coil. I dropped the motor and changed it out. Now I'm getting no spark. I can feel a little zap from the plug when I touch it, but not enough to get a visible spark. Anyone ever run into this with after market coil and plug wire?

Thanks

Ramsey

 

[69ST]

You may have a poor ground. That could be corrected by sanding the metal clean, where the ground lead attaches to the frame.

If that doesn't restore normal spark, you may have purchased a CDI coil that won't work with breaker point ignition.

FYI the HT lead can be repaired.

 

[OLD CT]

You can trim the end of the old coil and re screw the cap back on. You can repair the old wire also by adding a wire splice.
Did you buy the same ''style'' 6 volt coil?
As in shape and size? If you bought some cheap ''ebay special'' 12v coil that does not look like the coil you removed, that may be the problem.

 

[Dutchrudder113]

Thanks for the replies

 

[Dutchrudder113]

Checked everything still getting just a little tingle on the spark plug. How do I repair stock coil

 

[69ST]

Need to see a detail shot, or two, to see what needs to be repaired. The location of the damage could make a difference

 

[Dutchrudder113]

Here is some pics

 

[OLD CT]

That can be repaired with this kit. NGK #18083 wire repair splicer. It's around 9 bucks shipped. You might want to trim that down more to keep the repaired section inside the frame.