Re: Big Block Ignition Question

[Schuyler Wrobel <schuyler62@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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I'm not sure what your problem is, but it sure can't hurt to have an
extra ECU and voltage regulator. you could try one at a time and
see if the problem clears up?

Schuyler 62 Dodge Dart 440 wagon w/ Poly 318
 <http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.org/ml-wrobel62.html>

On Sep 15, 2004, at 11:03 AM, Westerlund, Ken wrote:

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> How about it?  Does anyone know if this is normal or it there is
> something wrong with the ignition?
> Thanks,
> Ken
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> From: Westerlund, Ken
> Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2004 9:07 AM
> To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Big Block Ignition Question
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> Hi all,
> I am using the factory electronic ignition that came with my 400.  I am
> not sure if I have a problem or not.  The car acts like it needs a
> tune-up, but the question is...
> When I turn the ignition on (without starting the engine) I hear a 
> spark
> snapping sound coming from the distributor.  In fact I pulled a plug
> wire off the distributor and a spark is jumping the 1/4 inch gap 
> between
> the wire and the cap.  With the car not running it will just keep
> jumping about every half second.  I know this is not right for a point
> ignition system, but is it right for an electronic ignition?  If not
> what could the problem be?  A bad black (or chrome) box?
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Ken
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