Re: I think I know the problem..but don't know how to fix
Lucky.... Okay, now I know the horsepower but still not the year but no matter. That engine does not have a powerpack, it has two sets of points. The two black wires lead to the points (one black wire to one set of points). This would still give you an ohm reading as they (the points)would also be connected to condensers and coils.<br /><br />When the key is "ON", the internal connection in the ignition switch between the two "M" terminals is open, and so there is no interference between the points, condensers, coils.<br /><br />When the key is "OFF" the internal connection between the two "M" terminals is closed, in effect connecting the two black wires, which shorts out the ignition and stops the engine from running.<br /><br />I assume you're refering to a electric starter? If so, try to explain thoroughly exactly what happens when you turn the key to the start position. Do you hear a click, does the starter turn at all, whatever?