Recent content by fyr196

I fixed it!!!! It was a bad wire connection between the distributor and the coil. I think it is called the "coil pick up", or something. Well now I have extra parts. Thanks again for all your help.

RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: National Anthem Thanks for everything I think I might break down and let a real mechanic give it a try.

The Wire going into the + side of the coil is red. Then two are going into the - side. I do have an aftermarket tach. I had the jeep in the run position when I checked the coil. Round Lake IL.

WM69 The problem is it doesn't run. With all I have done in the past few weeks it still turns over but no spark? Do you know of any other problems I could have missed. I did notice another thing today. I was looking in the Haynes manual and saw that my CJ should have a clip on the coil, but...

I exchanged the ignition module, got a new one, checked the voltage at the coil and it read 7. I,m at a loss. I have a fear the guy before me put a kill switch in. What would I look for and how could it start for a few soconds if it had one? Does anyone have any ideas? To go the way of the...

jay79cj7 - When you say check the voltage at the coil, do you check it going in or coming out. If the voltage is too high what should I check or replace? I'm still learning. I bought the 1st one at Auto Zone for about $26.00. I got the lifetime warranty on it. I'm glad I did. wm69 - If I...

I'm working on a 1980 CJ7 with the v-8 304. This Jeep has been parked for 3 months with ignition turned on. I replaced the battery and tried to start it. It cranks but no spark. I checked the plugs they look good but no spark. I checked the coil, no spark going out of it. I checked the...