Pat and Gary,
Using the test light I have current at the + coil and both ends of the
ballast resistor. I take it that means I'm OK up to the coil. Now I'm
completely stumped. Do I need to try swapping the coil? Plug or coil
wires? Something to adjust in the EI distributor? Any input will be
greatly appreciated
Thanks
Robbie Harrison
67 1600
68 2000
3 more for parts
-----Original Message-----
From: Patrick J. Horne [mailto:horne@cs.utexas.edu]
Sent: Friday, May 02, 2003 3:52 PM
To: robbieharrison@comcast.net
Subject: RE: 67 1600 carb overflow - Thank you to all!!
Robbie,
One way to check the wiring/switch is to use a meter or test light. If
you
check for voltage on the + coil terminal with the key on, but not in
the start position, you should get voltage. If not, check the wires on
each end of the ballast resistor. If it is still bypassed you should
show
about 12V on each end of it. If you have voltage only on one end, you
have
a bad wire or connection to the ballast, or the ballast is bad. If there
is no voltage on either end of the ballast, the problem could still be a
connection to one of the ballast connectors (the one with only one
wire),
the wire from the ignition switch to the ballast, or the ignition switch
itself. Happy hunting!
Peace,
Pat
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University of Texas, 1 University Station C0500,Austin, Tx. 78712-1188
USA
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