Re: [T3] (not) starting on 1970 FI

[Big Al <Big.Al@HVWC.net>]

<x-flowed>Jim Wrote:
> If you're sure that you can actually hear the pump spinning, then you should
> hear 2 clicks and notice that the pump only runs between the 2 clicks.

I'll have to listen again.  I didn't know about the *2* clicks...


> A tune up is a good place to start. Make sure that you HAVE spark and that it
> is happening at TDC.

Zero degrees TDC.  gotcha.


> It might make sense to unplug the FI trigger point wire
> from the side of the dist and check the resistance between the center terminal
> and each side terminal in turn. Each way, you should see the resistance toggle
> from zero to infinity as you crank the engine with the starter.


OK, I'll do that.

To make sure i understand...   I'm testing ohms between terminal 1 & 
2 and between 2 & 3 on the FI terminal on the Distributor.  there is 
no chance of damage to the brain doing this test, right?

What are these terminals telling the brain? (I am assuming that these 
are not power supplies, but sensors since the wires are so thin 
gauge.)

Thanks Jim!

Al
(FI newbie)

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