Bret
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Ok I’m a little confused.
I’m trying to install a duel points Mallory distributor, but for the life of me I can’t get it to work. First thing I noticed is that the rotor is pointing about 30 degrees off from where the old unit was when I pulled it so I think the guy who drilled the hole for the drive dog is the reason for this. Other than that everything looks as it should – but still it won’t kick over.
Next I realigned the engine with both the valves closed and that the crankshaft pulley was at TDC. Confirming the location of the rotor at this point & re-checking my wires I still had no luck. Not even so much as a sputter or even a hint of trying to kick over.
So I got to thinking – I’m installing a points dizzy doesn’t its body have to be grounded in order for it to work? I mean the electronic ignition got it’s power from the positive & negative of the coil. Now I now the dizzy should be grounded by contact with the engine block but if it’s loose it’s not really the best connection.
Any thoughts?
Ok I’m a little confused.
I’m trying to install a duel points Mallory distributor, but for the life of me I can’t get it to work. First thing I noticed is that the rotor is pointing about 30 degrees off from where the old unit was when I pulled it so I think the guy who drilled the hole for the drive dog is the reason for this. Other than that everything looks as it should – but still it won’t kick over.
Next I realigned the engine with both the valves closed and that the crankshaft pulley was at TDC. Confirming the location of the rotor at this point & re-checking my wires I still had no luck. Not even so much as a sputter or even a hint of trying to kick over.
So I got to thinking – I’m installing a points dizzy doesn’t its body have to be grounded in order for it to work? I mean the electronic ignition got it’s power from the positive & negative of the coil. Now I now the dizzy should be grounded by contact with the engine block but if it’s loose it’s not really the best connection.
Any thoughts?