Chris,
I took a quick look at the MkIV schematic and the obvious answer (maybe
even the correct one?) is that there are two different contacts on the
solenoid (other than the starter and battery connections). You may have
reversed the wires connected to two. One goes to the ignition switch,
the other goes to the coil. try swapping thest two wires and see if
that corrects the problem.
Joe Curry
Chris Prugh wrote:
>
> Okay kids,
>
> I'm at home with daughter #2 (who has a 102 fever), missing out on the
> family Easter feast :(
>
> I figure while she is down for a nap, I'll swap out my questionable
> original solenoid for the new one I just got. Sounds like a fairly easy
> swap...no? Justunplug wires and plug in on new solenoid, fasten down cables
> and solenoid to firewall.
>
> Turn the key...cranks just fine, but only wants to catch when I release
> the key. Pull off coil wire and test for spark. Get initial spark as key
> turns to starter motor position, but no spark while cranking. Get another
> spark as I turn key off.
>
> How did I do this? What wires did I inadvertantly misfit? A little
> background re: ignition:
>
> Mallory Dual point dizzy
> Mallory coil
> Crane EI Sytem
> Mallory ballast resistor
>
> All fully functional this morning before I swapped out the solenoid. Help
> me Dan Masters...wherever you are
>
> Thanks in advance, I'll be sitting here waiting for the Masters to resume
> till I get some assistance
>
> Chris Prugh
> 72 Spitfar
> Morgan Hill, CA
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