Addendum to my earlier post:
When I hook up a battery charger to the LT lead and ground on the dizzy, I
do get a spark between the points when spinning the cam.
Regards,
Charles
-----Original Message-----
From Charles D. Sorkin <cdsorkin at ix.netcom.com>
To: IfixMGs@aol.com <IfixMGs@aol.com>
Cc: Spridgets list <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Date: Sunday, January 02, 2000 5:50 PM
Subject: Re: wiring diagrams
>The main problem is that I'm converting to points/condensor from a failed
>electronic ignition. The PO chopped a bunch of wires long ago, and I'm
>having difficulty in getting spark at the plugs. I found what I believe to
>be the ignition wire (white) in a taped bunde near the alternator, and
>connected it to the + terminal on the coil. I've connected the LT lead on
>the distributor to the - coil terminal. And the HT lead is in place. A
>voltage tester indicates that I am getting current to the + on the coil,
but
>still no spark.
>
>My question yesterday relates to the fact that I need to know which, if
any,
>other wires (such as the tach) need to be connected to the coil, or
anywhere
>else. And should there be a connection from a fuse to the ignition system,
>as one of the wiring diagrams indicates?
>
>I have a brown and white wire that could be coming from the alternator.
>Where should it go? It was hanging unattached previously (while the car
was
>running.)
>
>Thanks,
>
>Charles
>'74 Midget
>'68 Sprite
>cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com
>Bloomfield, NJ
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: IfixMGs@aol.com <IfixMGs@aol.com>
>To: cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com <cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com>
>Date: Saturday, January 01, 2000 8:56 PM
>Subject: wiring diagrams
>
>
>>Charles,
>> I read several 'tapdanced' responses to your question regarding
the
>>fuse block. Did you ever get it sorted out? If not, drop me an E with your
>>specific questions and I'll get you an answer same-day. Mark Childers
>>Union Jack Spares VA Beach VA
>>( (.....ereh
>>smelborp gubY2K oN)
>
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