Thread: 1947 Studebaker Truck w/Chevy 350 No Spark

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I guess I misunderstood, are you saying the engine will not turn over (crank) with the key?

Originally Posted by DennyW

Not sure how that is all wired in the vehicle. But, Have you checked all the fuses in the fuse box to make sure they are all good.

All the fuses that I have found all check out.

Originally Posted by NTFDAY

I guess I misunderstood, are you saying the engine will not turn over (crank) with the key?

The engine will turn over when cranked. There is no spark.

Originally Posted by DennyW

If you had a skype account, and use your phone, I could look at what you are doing and checking, and maybe give some on the spot help answers, or tips. It's really hard sometimes without being able to see things.

I know what you mean. I don't have a skype account but might be able to send pictures via a personal email. Do you have a email account that I could send this information through? I will be out of town for the next several days and will probably not be able to get back to the truck until this weekend (25th-26th).

Hello,

Been forever and a day but after a wedding, sickness, work, more sickness and lead time for parts, I finally have an update! First of all I would like to thank all of you who helped and a special thank you to DennyW for helping offline on his free time. The verdict: the module in the distributor bit the dust. Furthermore it was determined that the module was an earlier version prone to failure due to voltage spikes. I also realized that the module was not originally installed with a "surge protector" and ended up installing one of those inline as well. The result: the truck runs as good as new now. Just in time for classic car season! Thank you all once again.