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Old 06-01-2016, 09:55 PM
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After chasing my tail around trying to get it started. I checked the EI module because i was getting no spark. Sure enough the wires has worn and were shorting out ( I assume), I taped up the wires and put it back together. Now I have no voltage at the coil when the key is on. Yesterday I had 12.4 bolts. Any suggestions
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Old 06-01-2016, 10:15 PM
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Do you have the red wire on coil+ and the black on coil-?
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Old 06-01-2016, 10:40 PM
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Yes two wires leading from the starter and the red wire from the module on positive. The black on the negative. I have power just not at the coil
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Old 06-02-2016, 12:09 AM
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I expect you may have a blown inline fuse, a damaged ignition switch or maybe the wire itself has parted (fused) as a result of the shorted lead. Sometimes the conductor will part inside the insulation without any visible evidence. A continuity test (switch off) at the ends of the same wire is in order. If it passes, work upstream, ignition switch next.
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If the wires were grounding, you probably blew a breaker or fuse. Worse case is that another wire has worn or burned thru.
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Old 06-02-2016, 09:32 AM
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I checked the EI switch yesterday and it was working. The ignition would be ruled out I think because I have power to the fuel pump. Should I try to check the ignition wire to the coil?
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Old 06-02-2016, 10:23 AM
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I checked the EI switch yesterday and it was working. The ignition would be ruled out I think because I have power to the fuel pump. Should I try to check the ignition wire to the coil?
Use a voltmeter. Red to coil+, black to good engine block ground. Turn ignition switch to ON - if there is no voltage you are getting some truth.
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Thanks for everyone's help. The EI module was bad. The two wires were pinched and had worn through. Put points and condenser back in started right up
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Old 06-02-2016, 09:05 PM
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cut the wires above the pinch, splice in extensions, and see if maybe the module is actually ok.
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Old 06-02-2016, 09:35 PM
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I will try that but the ground broke off at the entry to the housing. Ken has already sent me a new one.
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