1987 Ramcharger 360 Won't Start
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1987 Ramcharger 360 Won't Start
Hello,
My Ramacharger seems to not want to start. I have narrowed the problem down to the fact it is not making spark. I tested the iginition coil by grounding a plug wire and I got no spark so I bought a new coil, but Im still not getting spark. I should also mention, the previous owner added an MSD ignition system to it. Any suggestions?
Thanks!
My Ramacharger seems to not want to start. I have narrowed the problem down to the fact it is not making spark. I tested the iginition coil by grounding a plug wire and I got no spark so I bought a new coil, but Im still not getting spark. I should also mention, the previous owner added an MSD ignition system to it. Any suggestions?
Thanks!
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"is the original ignition equipment still on the truck"
No, its all been replaced with MSD components. The only other thing I could think would be a problem is the MSD's ignition control module, but I dont know how to test it to see if its ok. Im sorry if I sound a little in the dark about MSD ignitions. Ive never had to do anything to it until now.
No, its all been replaced with MSD components. The only other thing I could think would be a problem is the MSD's ignition control module, but I dont know how to test it to see if its ok. Im sorry if I sound a little in the dark about MSD ignitions. Ive never had to do anything to it until now.
Last edited by Ramcharger1987; 03-12-2009 at 03:38 AM.
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The MSD6AL will trigger with magnetic pick up or with points, so the following test won't hurt it. First make sure you have 12v to the box,and the coil +. Check continuity between coil- and the box. Unplug the pick up at the dist, and momentarily jumper the terminals at the harness. If it fires you likely have a bad pick up. If not you have an open trigger wire or a bad box.