Hi!
I'm sure this question has been asked before, but I'm blowed if I can find
the answer in my email archives.
The auld girl is finally ready to start (hopefully!). When I rebuilt the
ignition I replaced the distributor parts (points, HT wires, condenser etc.)
and added a new coil. Today when I tried to start the car I could not get a
spark. I noticed that the wire coming off the distributor (white with black
stripe?) was disconnected. Not really thinking I attached it to the -ve
terminal of my new coil. The (white) wire coming out of the wiring harness
(drivers side inner fender) was connected to the +ve terminal of the coil.
The new coil only has -ve and +ve labeling on the spade connectors (no sw
and bg label).
As soon as I turned on the ignition smoke started pouring out of the
distributor!! I thought the car was on fire! After getting things under
control I realized that the wire which runs from the points / condenser
junction to a plastic fitting (connects to the white wire with the black
stripe) was burned out like a fuse!! I have replaced the wire, and now have
the following questions!
a) Where does the white wire with black stripe go on my new coil - +ve
or -ve?
b) Where does the white wire from the wiring harness go ?
c) Where can I get a good fire extinguisher? - just kidding :-)
d) Is anything else likely to have been destroyed by my "mistake"?
There used to be a spark before I tried to "fix what wasn't broke"!
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
regards,
Wayne
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