Odd Electrical Issues
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The first pictured solenoid is likely this one mounted "upside down": https://cgfordparts.com/starter-sole...01a-11450.html
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5th Wheeling
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The first pictured solenoid is likely this one mounted "upside down": https://cgfordparts.com/starter-sole...01a-11450.html
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New issue that I have it starting is keeping it running. I am thinking I may have damaged the condenser or points, I can get it started but then it won't maintain and idle. Doing some troubleshooting on it with the points I was able to get to to start and have a strong spark but then it dies after a short time running.
Is the condenser fairly standard on those that I can get from a local parts shop?
Is the condenser fairly standard on those that I can get from a local parts shop?
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Yes, the condenser should be fairly common affair and available from a localish parts place. However, I would caution you from focusing solely electrical/ignition gremlins and seriously consider fuel system side gremlins.
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New issue that I have it starting is keeping it running. I am thinking I may have damaged the condenser or points, I can get it started but then it won't maintain and idle. Doing some troubleshooting on it with the points I was able to get to to start and have a strong spark but then it dies after a short time running.
Is the condenser fairly standard on those that I can get from a local parts shop?
Is the condenser fairly standard on those that I can get from a local parts shop?
I think my problem was chinesium grade ignition parts
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5th Wheeling
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I did replace the points and the condenser which with all the voltage fun was probably good but turns out it was the main line in the distributor, it was shorting out to the case. All good now.
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I feel your pain dude, dealt with that on my 61 GMC a little while back.
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