No spark after 12SI conversion
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No spark after 12SI conversion
So I finally got stranded enough times by my ancient external regulator that I picked up a 12SI alternator and did the conversion from external to internal regulator per this diagram: http://www.wallaceracing.com/alt-conversion.html
Basically, bypass the external regulator, use the old resistor wire as the trigger for the new regulator, if I understood it correctly. Seemed pretty straightforward.
Problem is, since the conversion I don't seem to be getting any spark. Any advice on where to check next? I didn't think the regulator circuit was directly related to the coil, but I could have crossed some wires and fried something I suppose. Could a bad alternator take out the spark?
Thanks.
Basically, bypass the external regulator, use the old resistor wire as the trigger for the new regulator, if I understood it correctly. Seemed pretty straightforward.
Problem is, since the conversion I don't seem to be getting any spark. Any advice on where to check next? I didn't think the regulator circuit was directly related to the coil, but I could have crossed some wires and fried something I suppose. Could a bad alternator take out the spark?
Thanks.
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Well, turns out I'm just stupid. Been doing all of this with the air cleaner attached. Took that off and saw that my accelerator pump linkage was broken, so I thumbed that a couple of times and off she went.
So advice for next time: make sure the spark plug you're using to test spark with actually works. maybe it's time for me to buy a light.
Thanks for your help, sorry for wasting your time.
So advice for next time: make sure the spark plug you're using to test spark with actually works. maybe it's time for me to buy a light.
Thanks for your help, sorry for wasting your time.
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