Duraspark 2 problems
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Duraspark 2 problems
Hello, I've been doing lots of reading on the Internet and trying to figure out my problem.
It started when the truck just died on the freeway. It would not restart that night. A few days later it started up but died after a mile or so. And the problems continues.
I've had the module tested and replaced. The coil tested and changed to the E-Coil pack. It started but almost ran like timing was off but timing is good.
With the E-Coil I noticed it would start either way the wires were attached. Can these wires be backwards? It won't start either way now. I'm just wondering about the E-Coil wiring?
So what should I look for now? I don't really want to change the distributor, but magnetic pickup bad? Easy to replace?
What series of test should I go through?
I know there are some smart guys with these Duraspark systems. What takes me hours and nights to research you guys know in minutes.
I appreciate the help
Kenny
It started when the truck just died on the freeway. It would not restart that night. A few days later it started up but died after a mile or so. And the problems continues.
I've had the module tested and replaced. The coil tested and changed to the E-Coil pack. It started but almost ran like timing was off but timing is good.
With the E-Coil I noticed it would start either way the wires were attached. Can these wires be backwards? It won't start either way now. I'm just wondering about the E-Coil wiring?
So what should I look for now? I don't really want to change the distributor, but magnetic pickup bad? Easy to replace?
What series of test should I go through?
I know there are some smart guys with these Duraspark systems. What takes me hours and nights to research you guys know in minutes.
I appreciate the help
Kenny
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From: Phoenix, Az.
Hello, I've been doing lots of reading on the Internet and trying to figure out my problem.
It started when the truck just died on the freeway. It would not restart that night. A few days later it started up but died after a mile or so. And the problems continues.
I've had the module tested and replaced. The coil tested and changed to the E-Coil pack. It started but almost ran like timing was off but timing is good.
With the E-Coil I noticed it would start either way the wires were attached. Can these wires be backwards? It won't start either way now. I'm just wondering about the E-Coil wiring?
So what should I look for now? I don't really want to change the distributor, but magnetic pickup bad? Easy to replace?
What series of test should I go through?
I know there are some smart guys with these Duraspark systems. What takes me hours and nights to research you guys know in minutes.
I appreciate the help
Kenny
It started when the truck just died on the freeway. It would not restart that night. A few days later it started up but died after a mile or so. And the problems continues.
I've had the module tested and replaced. The coil tested and changed to the E-Coil pack. It started but almost ran like timing was off but timing is good.
With the E-Coil I noticed it would start either way the wires were attached. Can these wires be backwards? It won't start either way now. I'm just wondering about the E-Coil wiring?
So what should I look for now? I don't really want to change the distributor, but magnetic pickup bad? Easy to replace?
What series of test should I go through?
I know there are some smart guys with these Duraspark systems. What takes me hours and nights to research you guys know in minutes.
I appreciate the help
Kenny
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From: Cupertino
Don't panic.
Do you have a tach? Check it while you are cranking. It should jump to 200-300 rpm even if she does not start. That is a good indication that ignition is okay.
Electronics do not fail and come back to life.
Replace the fuel filter and check for pressure at the carb as Jeff has suggested.
You may have to go through basic troubleshooting.
Do you have a tach? Check it while you are cranking. It should jump to 200-300 rpm even if she does not start. That is a good indication that ignition is okay.
Electronics do not fail and come back to life.
Replace the fuel filter and check for pressure at the carb as Jeff has suggested.
You may have to go through basic troubleshooting.
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From: The Big, Oregon
If you are running that E-coil with the stock wiring, then it isn't getting enough voltage. On mine, I used the stock wire to actuate a relay and put full battery voltage to the coil. The relay doesn't draw enough to make the voltage drop much even using the resistance wire.
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