70 olds 442 loosing 12v to ignition intermittently

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Old Dec 25, 2020 | 01:25 PM
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70 olds 442 loosing 12v to ignition intermittently

Hi guy's Just installed my new Holley Sniper and Hyper spark system on my 1970 olds 442-w30 conv....Some how im loosing my 12-volt to the ignition system intermittently causing my car to cut off and back fire when it comes back on.. The pink wire from Holley is connected to the fuse bus to where i get a 12v reading in starting and run position...It typically does this on a hard acceleration....So i went ahead and hooked up the pink wire directly to the battery the system worked GREAT..... It also did this same problem with my regular points system....Suspect bas ignition switch....NEED HELP TO TROUBLE SHOOT PLEASE!!!
Old Dec 25, 2020 | 02:39 PM
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Do the headlights go out also?
Old Dec 25, 2020 | 05:34 PM
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Electronic ignition systems are sensitive to grounds. Check em, clean em, tighten em.
Old Dec 25, 2020 | 07:22 PM
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Its probably not a ground issue as the car runs fine connected directly to the battery.
Old Dec 25, 2020 | 08:48 PM
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No sir
Old Dec 25, 2020 | 09:38 PM
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When this happens does the radio or anything else lose power also?
Old Dec 25, 2020 | 09:45 PM
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No....I think it's loosing power between the ignition switch and the fuse box....
Old Dec 26, 2020 | 05:09 AM
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The ignition switch is adjustable.

Check the CSM for instructions.
Old Dec 26, 2020 | 05:21 AM
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What is CSM??
Old Dec 26, 2020 | 05:26 AM
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Check the coil connection, and plug wires, etc...and go here and post the config file.and get sniper help.
https://forums.holley.com/forum.php
Old Dec 26, 2020 | 07:02 AM
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I meant FSM - Factory Service Manual.

Sorry.
Old Dec 27, 2020 | 05:53 AM
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Originally Posted by My442
I meant FSM - Factory Service Manual.

Sorry.
Got it...
Old Dec 27, 2020 | 06:11 AM
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Found the problem. Break down is in the bus at the fire wall..So we ran the wire directly to the ignition switch and all is good now..Otherwise we would have had to take out the brake booster and stuff,so my mechanic opted to do this procedure...PS: This Sniper system is something else...This system runs so smooth and so responsive. I think i gained a little horse power too...I"ll comment on it later in a separate post..
Old Dec 27, 2020 | 07:37 AM
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Glad you found the problem.
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