Coil/ignition problem?

[Larry" <rocco16v@netzero.com (Larry)]

Allyn touched on this, but I'll back him up by saying:
This is exactly what happens when you have bad grounds.  My 'roc did it and
was cured by cleaning and lubing ALL the grounds....simple and cheap.
(surprised you overlooked this, Julie)

Larry  sandiego16V

> When my 16v turns over it does not "fire".   I know about the basic coil
to
> ground spark test and it definately sparks (bluish silver) but.... The
spark
> comes out only as I turn the key to "ON" (don't know if that is normal)
and
> does not spark when it is cranking.  Have never done this test B4 so not
> sure what exactly I should see at each of those stages.
> Not only that, if the fuel pump is still in its 2 second spool up that it
> does imed after I stop cranking, the coil wire will spark agan when I turn
> the key to "OFF" but this time a very hearty looking yellowish color.
> But if I quit cranking and leave the key in "ON" pos. for a few seconds
for
> the fuel pump to catch up...then stop.  Then if I turn the key to "OFF",
no
> spark.
> BTW I pulled the injectors and they are wet with fuel so its not starved
for
> gas.  AFAIK
>
> This is the first time I have gotten this project to turn over with a
fresh
> battery and the muffled sound of the Borla muffler's "wump, wump, wump"
> sounds good to me allready.  It's as if it is tormenting me, like the
sirens
> did to Jason in the Odessey.
>
> -so close....
>
> Thanks as usual for any help here
>
> Ken
> 1979 Scirocco  "McFly"
> 16v conversion - Engine in, now the hard part
> Electrical  : (
> VORTEX:  "Indiana Red"
>
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