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I did crank the starter for about a minute (6 or 7 attempts for 5 to 8 second each) before it started. That's when the cable was hot. I don't know if that that is long enough to expect the hot cable. I have also checked all my grounds recently. I suppose a crappy ground could cause this issue as well
Tim,
The pertronix unit in the dizzy has 2 wires, red and black.
The red one goes to the positive terminal on the coil.
The black one goes to the negative terminal on the coil.
The only other wire comes from the ignition switch and goes to the positive coil terminal.
This is the way the pertronix directions said to connect it. I did have trouble when I first installed it and I had to run a wire from the battery directly to the coil to test it. That was in the pertronix directions as well and it worked so I rechecked all my connections and got it to work without the direct jumper but it always starts when I let go of the starter pedal never if I am pressing the starter. (again...like there is not enough juice to crank the starter and power the ignition.
The wiring harness is new and was recommended for a 6 volt system. I had no starting problems until I put the pertronix in.
There are a few other things:
1. I have increased the spark plug gap to .035 from .035 which was recommended here on this site. It did not make a difference. I was told that you could go even larger with this ignition.
2. I did have the starter tested but not under a load. I wil need to bring the truck in to have the started tested under a load.
Would a larger gauge wire to the coil from the ignition help?
Rich
