Let's get this slant turbo project started. 71 Dart
Finally got it running again!
I cannot put my finger on what the exact problem was.
I grounded the ignition module, grounded the voltage regulator and swapped it as I had a NOS one, replaced the ends on the coil wire as they were ratty and loose, recrimped a couple other lines.
Tried running a hot line straight to the coil but no spark, very very faint light on the test light when I checked for power. Also very faint on half the ballast resistor, much less than I think it would have even though that side is reduced.
Swapped out the coil and popped the cap and checked the rotor to make sure it spins when the engine cranks. Adjusted the distributor as I recalled it was not tightened in the past and I just tightened it where it lay when I found it was loose.
No Start!
Sat in the driver seat and started testing the fuse panel and one fuse was getting no power. I bridged it with a wire lead and the car started.
When I removed the lead and turned the car off and started it that fuse remains hot.
So I am not certain of the exact problem but I am going to go through as much of the car as possible checking connections and resoldering, grounding things and replacing things as I think it needs. Maybe even spring for a new aftermarket wiring harness.
Mike
Thank you Jerame.
I will do just that.
Just got in some new wire and loop crimp connectors.
I will do this for the Ignition Module as well as the Voltage regulator. The ground wire on the voltage regulator is ratty and I don't trust it. Had not though to do the ignition module but will do just that.
Mike