11-01-2024, 07:57 AM | #1 |
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Electronic ignition
It's been a long time since I played down this road. Some terminology may not be correct.
Vehicle has a 327, seems to be factory electronic ignition. I seem to have no spark at the plugs. Cap, rotor, look ok. Removed coil cover. Checked wires, seem to be good here too. Removed coil. Removed black washer/insulator. Removed spring but a part was left in the dizzy.... Looks like it's broke.... Would this be my issue? If yes, what is the name of this part? Thanks much...Don. |
11-01-2024, 02:09 PM | #2 |
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Re: Electronic ignition
Thats the carbon button that connects the center tower in the cap to the rotor. It's usually positively retained in the cap - not sure it can be replaced outside of replacing the cap...?
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11-01-2024, 05:15 PM | #3 |
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Re: Electronic ignition
Replace the cap. Great pics btw.
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11-02-2024, 06:41 AM | #4 |
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Re: Electronic ignition
That part being broken is consistent with your no spark symptom.
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11-02-2024, 07:10 AM | #5 |
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Re: Electronic ignition
Thank you all.
Very much appreciated...Don. |
11-02-2024, 01:56 PM | #6 |
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Re: Electronic ignition
Is this factory electronic ignition actually a transistorized ignition? Or just an hei.
It might be worth a chunk of change! You got pics of it? Last edited by geezer#99; 11-02-2024 at 02:28 PM. |
11-03-2024, 08:25 AM | #7 |
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IIRC it's a GM HEI. This is the best pic I got....
FWIW....Im not a mechanic outside of shade tree maintenance. This issue is in the wife's toy.... She likes it...Don. |
11-03-2024, 08:52 AM | #8 |
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Yup, just an hei!
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11-03-2024, 06:20 PM | #9 |
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Re: Electronic ignition
Don't see too many of those - nice!
Make sure the HEI is getting a full 12V as well. |
11-06-2024, 08:55 AM | #10 |
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11-06-2024, 10:41 AM | #11 |
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