Hello again everyone,<br /><br />I have a manual on the way, but I just couldn't wait to do some testing.<br /><br />This motor has the old distributer type ignition. I replaced the starter selonoid (as it was missing) Checked all grounds and connections, replaced some ground cables. Then I did the following tests....<br /><br />1. I tested the battery......12.5v<br /><br />2. Tested all ground terminals, replaced a few that looked cruddy, and cleaned terminals<br /><br />3. I got the engine spinning over real good and checked the stator wires...read 7.0 on the ac setting.<br /><br />4. Tested for voltage at rectifier.... 10v<br /><br />At this point I belive that stator and rectifier are good. <br /><br />5. Then came the switchbox...not being sure what to test, I spun the engine over and got 0v on the oposite side of the switchbox (distributor side) nothing on any of the three<br /><br />I am guessing I need a new switchbox. <br /><br />6. I tested for voltage on the + side of the coil and got no voltage. there is a green wire which looks like a replacement someone made, but is in good shape, but I dont know if it should be green. This wire is conected to the entrance side of the switchbox, on the top terminal.<br /><br />Is it safe to hook up a hot wire to the coil and test for spark? Like hotwiring an old car?<br /><br />Any help on this would be greatly appreciated.
