Subject: ? ignition wiring?
Author: John Fish
Date: Aug 21, 2005, 5:24 AM
Post ID: 1719327583
My new-to-me 1972 Eldo has no spark. It had an SK enterprises CDI unit
on it that I took off in a quest to simplify. It died on me on my first
ride while the CDI unit was still on it. I would like to review the
wiring of the coil and distributor. Please bear with me, as I am not
good with electronics, so speak slowly and clearly and don't make any
sudden moves. :) Also, I got about 6 bee stings while mowing the lawn
and the benadryl is making me dopey (er).
White wire from the ignition switch to the "+" terminal of the coil.
wire from the "-" coil terminal to the distributor terminal in paralell
with the condensor. wire from the "-" coil terminal to ground. wire
from the center of the distributor cap to the center of the coil. spark
plug wires to the plugs.
No spark at the plugs. no spark when I take off the wire next to the
condensor, turn on the ign, and hold it close to the block while opening
the points.
12v measured at the battery. 10.8v measured across "+" to "-" at the
coil.
New condensor.
Sorry about the length.
John
1972 Eldo
2000 V11 sport