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| 1223.1 | | COOKIE::FROEHLIN | There's life after �DEL [*...]*.*;* | Mon Jun 19 1995 14:50 | 5 |
| Maybe the capacitor between the points is disconnected or kaputt.
The capacitor is there to reduce the sparks and so the burn-out of the
points.
Guenther
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| 1223.2 | | NETCAD::SWEET | | Tue Jun 20 1995 11:33 | 6 |
| The good/bad news is I replaced the points (not the condensor but that
was new in the sping) and the problem remains. Looks like its time
for professional help.
Bruce
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| 1223.3 | Pointing fingers? | KAHALA::SUTER | Never too Hot! | Tue Jun 20 1995 11:54 | 23 |
| Bruce,
Typically the points can be prematurely burned if the ignition
is left on, w/o the engine running. Have you taken a look at them, are
they really fried? Are they gapped correctly? How about the hold-down
screw, any chance that it's stripped or on it's way to being stripped?
All the electrical connections ok? Any cracks or moisture in the cap?
For years, (well at least the years that points were still
used in cars!) I'd use a point file in order to get a car running better
until the points could be replaced. This always worked fine as long as
I was careful and didn't leave the contacts rounded or any other shape
that wouldn't allow a flat surface mating. The Prestolite in my 351
PCM is not as easy going. I tried the same trick on it once and instead
of clearing up an occasional miss at 2500 rpms, it wouldn't even start.
Very picky about it's points!
If the points are ok, I might start nosing around the vicinity of
the distributor. How many hours on this motor? Any play in the distributor
shaft? How are the lobes that drive the points? Any wear?
Rick
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| 1223.4 | A couple of guesses....... | NETCAD::NPARE | | Tue Jun 20 1995 13:16 | 14 |
|
Bruce,
Many moons ago when engines had points, the condensor and the ballast
resistor were the only things that would cause the points to fry. The
condensor prevent arcing and the ballast resistor allows the engine to
start at 12v and drop to 7v while running. Which brings up the possibility
of the ignition circuit (ie: switch, starter relay to return to normal
running position). Check if the ignition switch returns all the way by
itself.
Norm
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| 1223.5 | Something to look into maybe ? | FOUNDR::DODIER | Single Income, Clan'o Kids | Wed Jun 21 1995 11:31 | 8 |
| Bruce,
Is there an after market solid-state ignition that you could
install to just eliminate the points all together ? Might be worth
looking into. They're typically more reliable and for what it costs
per hour for a mechanic, may wind up being the same cost.
Ray
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| 1223.6 | Distributer make? | SUBSYS::CHESTER | | Wed Jun 21 1995 15:45 | 9 |
| You might try looking in some hot rod/racing catalogs such as SUMMIT
for aftermarket electronic ignition. Post the type of distributer and
I will look if there is anything in my Summit catalog.
I have had good luck with two Malory ignition modules I put on a couple
of Crusader 350's a couple of years ago.
KC
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| 1223.7 | | NETCAD::SWEET | | Thu Jun 22 1995 17:32 | 3 |
| the ignition is a prestolite.
Bruce
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