I'm trying to start start my 57 312 Thunderbird for the first time. The motor is new and right now I have it setting in the frame ready for the body to put back on. I would like to hear the motor run as it may take me another year to finish the project. If the motor runs I can push it over in the corner and get serious with the body, If it doesn't, it's easier to fix before the body goes back on.

I've made a small control panel with toggle switches to control the ignition, elec fuel pump, and elec fan on radiator and guages to monitor it all. I have a hot lead going to the resistor and from there it is the stock wiring. When I break the points I get a spark but the spark at the plug is too weak to fire. I changed condensor but that didn't seem to make a difference. I know its pretty basic stuff but am I missing something with the resistor? Does that by-pass to start? Seems like my old scrub used to by pass the resistor to start. Anyway, it's late tonight, maybe I can hear it breath tomorrow.