| Ok, So my '77 B won't turn of when the key is switched off - No problem;
I'll just keep driving it : - )   Thanks for all responses to my question=
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I'm betting on the alternator having a malfunction of some kind, so I'll
swap it with a spare and see what that does.  BTW, I've got a copy of the=
'78 wiring diagram and have corrected the oddities that plagued the '77 -=
thanks for that tip, too.
Next question . . . while troubleshooting the ignition system, I've
discovered that my original 45DE dizzy's guts have been surgically remove=
d
and in their place, someone has installed a "Luminition" electronic
ignition system.  It seems to work well, so i'm ok with that, but the
question this has raised is:  do I still need to run the power supply for=
the coil through the resistive wire or can I run 12 volts directly to the=
coil?  It sees 12 volts during cranking, so why not always (shortened coi=
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life?  overheated wiring? offending the prince?).  Any info you all can
supply about the 'luminition' system and it's proper installation would b=
e
appreciated.
Rich P.
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