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Burning Brakes
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From: hickory NC
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Order a new distributor put your module in or keep it and coil for back up..
I have about 20 friends using one of these all are happy one had a coil fail the second season .. http://www.ebay.com/itm/SBC-BBC-CHEV...-/371137327006
I have about 20 friends using one of these all are happy one had a coil fail the second season .. http://www.ebay.com/itm/SBC-BBC-CHEV...-/371137327006
Went out tonite and tested stuff. Same result, everything checks out with test light and ohm meter.
The only thing I'm not sure of is this, that Gungatim quoted, (I have the same article).
(from a CC article)_:
Connect the ground side of your test lamp to the battery POSITIVE cable. Probe the TACH terminal on the dist. cap while a helper attempts to start the engine. The test lamp should blink repeatedly as the engine cranks. No blink= bad module or pickup coil. Further testing is required to pinpoint the problem. Blink but no spark = bad ignition coil.
The test light flashes but it's VERY dim.
Diehard, we are originally from Rochester also. Hightailed outta there back in '96. Still have my daughter and her family in Ogden which we go see twice a year.
Safety Car
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From: New York
I am not sure how bright it should be. I do know because your powering up and off again you could assume brightness is not an issue what is i think is the on / off signal. It may be a voltage drop your seeking or a specific ohm range from on to off..
Rochester is not bad taxes are crazy but as a business owner I am stuck here ..
Rochester is not bad taxes are crazy but as a business owner I am stuck here ..
Burning Brakes
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From: shelbyville West Michigan
You know, I just might get one of those. Hell, it's only a couple hrs. drive from here, thru the mtns. Would make for a nice drive.
Went out tonite and tested stuff. Same result, everything checks out with test light and ohm meter.
The only thing I'm not sure of is this, that Gungatim quoted, (I have the same article).
(from a CC article)_:
Connect the ground side of your test lamp to the battery POSITIVE cable. Probe the TACH terminal on the dist. cap while a helper attempts to start the engine. The test lamp should blink repeatedly as the engine cranks. No blink= bad module or pickup coil. Further testing is required to pinpoint the problem. Blink but no spark = bad ignition coil.
The test light flashes but it's VERY dim.
Diehard, we are originally from Rochester also. Hightailed outta there back in '96. Still have my daughter and her family in Ogden which we go see twice a year.
Went out tonite and tested stuff. Same result, everything checks out with test light and ohm meter.
The only thing I'm not sure of is this, that Gungatim quoted, (I have the same article).
(from a CC article)_:
Connect the ground side of your test lamp to the battery POSITIVE cable. Probe the TACH terminal on the dist. cap while a helper attempts to start the engine. The test lamp should blink repeatedly as the engine cranks. No blink= bad module or pickup coil. Further testing is required to pinpoint the problem. Blink but no spark = bad ignition coil.
The test light flashes but it's VERY dim.
Diehard, we are originally from Rochester also. Hightailed outta there back in '96. Still have my daughter and her family in Ogden which we go see twice a year.
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Burning Brakes
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Dr. Detroit
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Buy a new distributor......eliminate that whole deal.
They are cheap enough now.
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speedw...09170000027814
Not sure what year your car is.......
Jebby
They are cheap enough now.
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speedw...09170000027814
Not sure what year your car is.......
Jebby
