Posted by Jim L. in OR On 2012/12/27 19:43:36
Quote:
HH56 wrote:
5.7v isn't too bad under the load of the starter but half an inch away from the block may be asking a lot of that coil. 1/4" or less would be better.
Howard, sometimes it takes a little while for something to percolate down to still functioning brain cells. Call it a penalty for the '70s.
The 5.7v number I gave you was just a key on / no starter reading from ground post to coil.
I know you said that wasn't too bad under the load of the starter but shouldn't it be higher without? By the way, the ignition switch is one I bought new in 2011.
Car was running fine and starting easily (if the next morning) when I parked it - what could go to hell that fast?
Followed JW's suggestion last night and - yes - the coil hook up was backwards - and put the battery on the charger overnight but even that didn't help today.
If anyone else has some suggestions; please feel free to jump in.
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