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Expert: Kevin Pilotte - 9/4/2008


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ok, i just put my car on the road first time sence it was rebilt and drove to town. i got back tuned it off and it started right back. i let it sit for an hour went back and tried to start it again and it did not start right away i took it down the road again came back killed it and tried to start it again but all it would is turn over so then i checked to see if i was giting fire to the coil and i wasent so i ran a wire frome the hot post on the battery to the hot wire onthe coil and it started so what could be the problem

Answer
Check your primary wiring. That's the wiring running from the solenoid to the ignition switch, to the coil.
Use a Voltmeter and measure the Voltage at the (+) side of the coil with the key on. It should read 10 Volts or more. If not, follow the wiring back to determine where the problem is.
You should also make sure the ignition dwell is at 30 degrees and the coil tests OK.

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Kevin Pilotte

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I can answer many technical questions relating to AMC vehicles prior to 1979. I also have experience with Rambler & Nash vehicles.

Experience

I am a former AMC technician, service writer and service manager. I have worked in AMC dealers in Illinois in the 70's. After college, I was a Field Service Rep for American Motors Sales Corporation, working out of the Chicago Zone office. I traveled to AMC dealers assisting in the diagnosis and repair of AMC vehicles. I was also the Area Training Manager for DeLorean Motor Company. I have 10+ years as an Automotive Instructor. I have modified and restored
numerous AMC vehicles. I have been working on AMC vehicles for over 30 years.

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I have been an ASE Certified Master Technician since 1975. This includes L1. I am also currently a Toyota Certified Master Diagnostic Technician.

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I have articles in "American Motoring", the official publication of the American Motors Owners Association. They are the largest AMC club in the world.

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I have a certificate I printed out from a website.

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