It's not the module. Those typically either work, or they don't, and since its starts, it must be OK. Do your radio, wipers and all of that function when you turn the key on?
It's not the module. Those typically either work, or they don't, and since its starts, it must be OK. Do your radio, wipers and all of that function when you turn the key on?
1969 Rebel 401 TH400
1978 J10 401, QT
1978 Wag 401 QT
1973 Javelin AMX in pieces.
How about the ignition switch under the dash mounted on the column? Could have this came loose and went out of adjustment or went bad?
Jeep CJ-7, TBI 401, Links, 42's, Atlas 4.3, one tons and 110" WB
1969 AMC SC/Rambler 401
Spare engines: 343, 390 and 401
You probably know this, but just checking to make sure. Run and start are two different circuits. In Start position the coil gets full power (12 volts) and the Duraspark module (if equipped) retards the timing to help the engine start. In Run positon the coil should get 6-8 volts, a ballast resistor or a resistor wire is used to reduce the voltage.
You need to check the voltage at each position. Engine will turn over and try to start if the Start circuit is okay, but will die when you release the key and return to Run position if the Run circuit is faulty.
Don
84 CJ7
82 Cherokee
89 GW
I converted one of my 360 dizzy's to a Mallory Unilite, and I am VERY pleased with it.
1969 Rebel 401 TH400
1978 J10 401, QT
1978 Wag 401 QT
1973 Javelin AMX in pieces.
i found the problem. a short in the wiring in the run position. took forever to find, but now i know the other components are in good shape and working well. the wire had been tapped into several times with bare ends here and there, i cut it all out and rewired.
what a pia, but she runs now.
thanks for everyone's help in troubleshooting the issue. =D>
now to tackle the leaking tranny pan and ps pump!
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