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Topic: Duraspark II ignition help
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Hell_Fish
Gearhead Posts: 911
From: Austin, TX.
Registered: May 2002
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posted 11-21-2005 10:26 PM
   
I installed a Duraspark II ignition set-up on my 56 F-100. Well, its not firing. I checked for spark at the coil and it only sparks once I release the key. Any idea where I should begin to look?------------------
Dustin C
"The Mopar Guy!"
56 F-100
Mech. for wifes 69 Mustang coupe 302 with 69 351W heads and Offy 4bbl intake, C4, Granada disc brakes, Mach 1 springs, Boss 302 sway bar, 8" open
65 Plymouth Barracuda
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427Fastback
Gearhead Posts: 383
From: N.Vancouver.B.C
Registered: Jan 2005
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posted 11-22-2005 12:41 AM
There are 2 plugs on the DS box,one plug has 2 wires.A red wire and a white wire.One wire is a run and the other is a start.Do you have them both hooked up?? Is your DS box grounded..Cory... ------------------
68 Fastback 427MR 4 spd.Deluxe interior,8000 tach,140 speedo,am/fm,tilt.
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Hell_Fish
Gearhead Posts: 911
From: Austin, TX.
Registered: May 2002
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posted 11-22-2005 11:37 AM
White is to the silonoid and red to the switch. The box is grounded, but I can check it. Its bolted to the cab floor under the seat.------------------
Dustin C
"The Mopar Guy!"
56 F-100
Mech. for wifes 69 Mustang coupe 302 with 69 351W heads and Offy 4bbl intake, C4, Granada disc brakes, Mach 1 springs, Boss 302 sway bar, 8" open
65 Plymouth Barracuda
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 21275
From: Reno Nv USA M&M#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 11-22-2005 11:41 AM
This way you can double check your wiring.http://www.mustangsteve.com/conversion.html http://members.cox.net/joetrojan/
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Hell_Fish
Gearhead Posts: 911
From: Austin, TX.
Registered: May 2002
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posted 11-22-2005 02:31 PM
I used the one from Mustang Steve. Now looking at it again, I don't have a wire from the "I" terminal on the relay. Is that just tied into the cable running to the positive post on the coil?------------------
Dustin C
"The Mopar Guy!"
56 F-100
Mech. for wifes 69 Mustang coupe 302 with 69 351W heads and Offy 4bbl intake, C4, Granada disc brakes, Mach 1 springs, Boss 302 sway bar, 8" open
65 Plymouth Barracuda
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 21275
From: Reno Nv USA M&M#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 11-22-2005 02:53 PM
What coil are you using?
Did you run a full 12volts to the dura spark box?
Did you replace the dist, is it in right,or could it be 180 off?
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Hell_Fish
Gearhead Posts: 911
From: Austin, TX.
Registered: May 2002
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posted 11-22-2005 03:20 PM
MSD
I think so
Yes, its not the points dizzy. I installed it exactly like the points type I pulled out. Even if it was 180 out, it should fire from the coil during starting, right?------------------
Dustin C
"The Mopar Guy!"
56 F-100
Mech. for wifes 69 Mustang coupe 302 with 69 351W heads and Offy 4bbl intake, C4, Granada disc brakes, Mach 1 springs, Boss 302 sway bar, 8" open
65 Plymouth Barracuda
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MLariviere
Moderator Posts: 4120
From: Biddeford,Me.USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-22-2005 10:11 PM
If it was 180 out it would backfire up the carb. Make sure you have a full 12v from the primary wire when you turn the key to start. Was it a new box,or used?
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Hell_Fish
Gearhead Posts: 911
From: Austin, TX.
Registered: May 2002
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posted 11-22-2005 11:31 PM
new box, new coil, used distributor. The box is grounded as well. ------------------
Dustin C
"The Mopar Guy!"
56 F-100
Mech. for wifes 69 Mustang coupe 302 with 69 351W heads and Offy 4bbl intake, C4, Granada disc brakes, Mach 1 springs, Boss 302 sway bar, 8" open
65 Plymouth Barracuda
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 21275
From: Reno Nv USA M&M#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 11-23-2005 01:54 AM
Ok Mike so I was reaching alittle.
Go back over your wiring if it's all done right. Then you should 12 volts while cranking and in run at the coil and box. Check both of those first. If so and the coil isn't putting out a spark tr another coil.------------------
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