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Offline dodj

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Re: Electronic Distributor conversion no spark
« Reply #15 on: October 07, 2016 - 08:04:59 AM »

Question, if the tach wire doesn't go to the negative side of the coil as per the service manual where do I connect it so my Rallye Tach will work?
The tach killing the ignition is not an uncommon thing with these cars...
Scott
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Re: Electronic Distributor conversion no spark
« Reply #16 on: December 03, 2016 - 11:44:45 PM »
The tach killing the ignition is not an uncommon thing with these cars...

Dodj, any solution to the problem?
1970 Plymouth 'Cuda.  Matching numbers 440 U Code, 4 speed pistol grip, Rallye dash, AM 8 Track, Shaker hood, 15 inch rallye wheels, Dana 60 4.10, Super Track Pak.  One of 134 - 440 "U" coupes codes built in 1970 and one of 100 - 440 Super Track Paks built in 1970.

Restoration pictures at:  http://spanks4thememory.smugmug.com/Cars/70-Cuda/7240639_M24oi#465274575_2MBqW
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"usraptr" = United States raptor - bird of prey = United States Bald Eagle.  FYI, somebody else thought of it first so I had to drop the "O" in raptor.

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Re: Electronic Distributor conversion no spark
« Reply #17 on: December 04, 2016 - 09:04:57 AM »
Dodj, any solution to the problem?

1/ Check the grey wire for ground on it's way from the coil thru the firewall to the tach. It may have rubbed off the insulation somewhere
2/ If the wiring checks out, repair or replace the tach.
RTE sells replacement guts.
http://rt-eng.com/rte/index.php/Main_Page
Scott
1973 Challenger  440 4 spd 
2007.5 3500 6.7 Cummins Diesel, Anarchy tuned.
Good friends don't let friends do stupid things. ........alone.

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Re: Electronic Distributor conversion no spark
« Reply #18 on: December 05, 2016 - 11:29:48 AM »
Thanks Dodji.  I'll check the grey wire out.
1970 Plymouth 'Cuda.  Matching numbers 440 U Code, 4 speed pistol grip, Rallye dash, AM 8 Track, Shaker hood, 15 inch rallye wheels, Dana 60 4.10, Super Track Pak.  One of 134 - 440 "U" coupes codes built in 1970 and one of 100 - 440 Super Track Paks built in 1970.

Restoration pictures at:  http://spanks4thememory.smugmug.com/Cars/70-Cuda/7240639_M24oi#465274575_2MBqW
(Edited 8-1-17)

"usraptr" = United States raptor - bird of prey = United States Bald Eagle.  FYI, somebody else thought of it first so I had to drop the "O" in raptor.