<VV> starting problems

[Harry Yarnell]

Didn't the '63 use a actual physical resistor (and not a resistance wire)
for the feed to the coil?


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Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2011 1:31 PM
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Subject: Re: <VV> starting problems

Ah, an actual problem to answer...

You seem to have anabsence of voltage to the coil when the key is in th eON
position, but not the START position. While the ignition switch would be
the first suspect part, on an early the circuit that feeds the coil also
feeds everything else. So unless the radio, gen lights and oil lights don't
work, look in the engine compartment. The idiot lamps should be lit when
you first turn on the key.


With the key ON, measure the voltage at the + coil terminal. It should be
between 6 and 12 volts, depending on if the points are open or closed. 0 to
6 volts indicates a high resistance or open circuit. 
I don't have the diagram on me now, but look at the multiwire connector
near the battery. There should be a wire there with odd insulation, not
plastic alone. This is the resistor wire. See if there is voltage at this
end of the resitor wire. Should be 11 to 12 volts even with the points
closed at this point in the circuit. If 0 or so, clean the connector pins.
If no luck here, clean the connector under the dash that feeds this body
harness. If there is voltage at the connector, possibly the resistor wire
has opened (very rare) or it has become disconnected at one end (not so
rare).

Hope this helps.

Frank DuVal

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