ok trying to simplify ignition circuit wiring

[jasonmrenda]

can i bypass the ballast just to get the car to run? i am getting gas and the starter is turning over but dont seem to have spark.

i will deal with the charging system later.

i have the 67 Dart gt /6 that i just put the 76 318 into. using all parts from the 318 inc 4 post ballast, elec contol box and distrib, coil, and alternator and regulator.

the /6 had 4 wires (2 sets of 2 wires paired up) going to the original 2 post ballast. 1 pair of wires had 1 thin wire and a thicker one. the other pair had 2 identical gage wires. i would guess the pair with the thicker wire would go to the hot side of the ballast? but how do i determine what side the hot is? is there a better ballast to use - the 2 post one or the 4 post? they both worked before in their respective cars.

i have both diagrams and neither has the exact setup i need. trying to combine them and no luck.

 

[72challorange]

What control box do you have? Is it a 4pin or 5 pin.

Tom

Should be able to keep the 2 post ballast setup for simplicity and splice in the elec ign kit per diagrams available online.

 

[dano]

Make sure your ignition box is grounded from it's body to the chassis. If not grounded, no spark.

 

[jasonmrenda]

thanks guys - gonna try again tonight. will run a wire from the mounting post on the ECU to battery negative to make sure a good ground is in place.