Search results

Yep, I get all that, so how does Neil get 12 volts at the solenoid brown wire terminal? That's what I can't figure out because the way I read the wiring diagram it shouldn't be possible.

OK you electrical folks, how does the brown wire read 12 volts if the pink wire is 8.5 volts?

Here you go.

Neil, I think that post is fed from the ignition circuit, and since there’s something wrong with my ignition circuit I can’t use the post as a coil feed.

I replaced the switch with a new one. They would need to both be faulty in the exact same way. That said, there may be a problem with the female contact on the connector. I'll check that out tonight.

Here’s an idea that may kill two birds with one stone. What if i run a wire from the hot side of the solenoid to a fog light switch then to the coil. That would give me 12 volts for the Pertronix and it would add an extra level of security. Will that work?

I’m using the 40KV 3.0 ohm coil

Neil, I tried that. Didn't work. The only way the car will start every time is to completely bypass the factory wiring.

I agree the low voltage is probably the issue, but why is the voltage so low? I still think someone may have switched the resistor wire and the 12V wire.

I already replaced the ignition switch, the solenoid, the coil, and reinstalled points. Exact same problem, so I reinstalled the Pertronix. I'm going to open up the dash today to see if something looks wonky. Here is a video. https://youtu.be/riAh8HbGP1U And another one just for fun...

It confused me, too. Just to make sure I was really seeing what I was seeing, I revved the engine and watched the voltage rise with the rpms. Maybe whoever installed the Pertronix bypassed the resistor wire, but if they did that why does the meter show 8.9 with the switch in the (C) location...

I ran a wire from the solenoid to the Pertonix coil and the car started right up using a remote starter. I then tested the end of the factory coil + wire and found it had 12V with the switch in the run position. I attached the factory wire to the coil and placed the tester on the windshield so...

So, it's not the solenoid, coil, ignition switch, or Pertronix unit. I'm guessing my next task is tracing the run circuit? Steve, I may be taking you up on your offer. If I reinstall the Pertronix is it OK to run a 12V wire from the battery to the coil, and then hook up the remote starter...

The seller wants $15K to $20K.

I'm staying at the Courtyard Lincoln Downtown/Haymarket. Walking distance.

Delta has a flight that leaves ATL at 9:00pm, Arrives LNK at 10:30pm.

Lincoln also has an airport but I don't know if you can get there from Atlanta.

This is what I recommend. Lots of zinc. https://www.valvoline.com/our-products/motor-oil/vr1-full-synthetic-racing-motor-oil

If anyone wants to organize a gathering, lunch, dinner, or whatever for our group I can get a banquet room that holds around 75 people. It's not near the car show, though. It's around 6 miles due south. Just let me know if I should reserve it.

One problem with 20-50 is that it takes longer to pump through the engine when it's cold, potentially increasing wear on cold starts.