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| | | | Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 127 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 127 | I'm working on the ignition system trying to sort things out. While turning the ignition switch on and off checking voltages here and there I noticed smoke coming from the resistor on the fire wall. The key had only been on for a few seconds (less than 20) and I shut the key off. Could this be due to the fact there is debris inside (i.e. spider-webs and dirt) or is the resistor bad or do I have something hooked up wrong? I Have not tried to start the truck so I do not know if it will or will not at this time I am only trying to figure this wiring out. Your help is greatly appreciated.
Jessica's TruckThe true definition of insanity: To do the same thing the same way repeatedly and expect a different result each time. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 | the resistor normally does get really hot - yes it could be smoking the spiderwebs away, and if it's a new resistor it's the lettering paint getting "cured" - probably indicates the points are closed and the coil is drawing it's full shot - you could disconnect the wire from the coil to the dist and see if it stops the heating
Bill | | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 | I'm with Bill, if the points are closed when not running the resistor will smoke.
See the USA in your vintage Chevrolet! My Blog | | | | | Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 127 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 127 | Thanks for the Info. I wasn't sure since I am hooking things up that were never in place when we got the truck. I was trying to figure out how to do the resistor by-pass circuit on a modern starter solenoid and a push button starter.So it was entirely possible that I got something screwed up.
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Jessica's TruckThe true definition of insanity: To do the same thing the same way repeatedly and expect a different result each time. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,758 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,758 | There are two small-diameter terminals on a Delco starter solenoid. The one marked "S" gets the voltage from the push button, and the "R" terminal goes to the downstream side of the resistor or the + terminal of the coil.(Different ends of the same wire) The only time the "S" terminal of the solenoid gets battery voltage is during cranking, when the solenoid is pulled in and supplying current to the starter motor.
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| | | | | Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 127 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 127 | Jerry,
Thanks that is how I have it hooked Up, I guess my confusion is does the violet wire go on the s or r terminal? I'm guessing s since I do not believe there was an r terminal on the old stomp starter.
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