FletcherSyntax
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I think I broke something. So I have a MSD ignition coil hooked up but for some reason I'm firing sporadically after it initially starts. When I hit the start position with the key, she fires up and runs smoothly for a few seconds. Then she starts to fail and the idle gets very rough. She runs enough to stay idling but not enough to even drive. I put a test light on a few of the sparkplugs and sure enough, it's not rhythmic. Could this be the distributor?
Also, a quick question about the starter solenoid. What is the purpose of the "I" post if it's just basically a bridge from the ignition switch to the positive post of the ignition coil?
Also, is it possible to just run 12volts to the coil or do I need a ballast resistor?
Also, a quick question about the starter solenoid. What is the purpose of the "I" post if it's just basically a bridge from the ignition switch to the positive post of the ignition coil?
Also, is it possible to just run 12volts to the coil or do I need a ballast resistor?