[DeTomaso] Electric Murphy

[Jørn C. Olsen]

After troubleshooting we are down to the MSD Pro Billett distributor.  It
seem like the magnestic pickup isn`t working properly.

Wwhen the distributor turns slowly like when the starter motor is turning it
around, no signal and spark.  

When I turn it fast it sends signal and spark.

 

Have to order a new magnetic pickup or I will pull the engine and install
the fuel injection and CDI ignition.

 

J.C.

 

Fra: MikeLDrew at aol.com [mailto:MikeLDrew at aol.com] 
Sendt: 3. juli 2009 02:52
Til: joernco at online.no; detomaso at realbig.com
Emne: Re: [DeTomaso] Electric Murphy

 


In a message dated 7/2/09 14 03 4, joernco at online.no writes:





Anyone??



My guess is that you have a problem with the power circuit wire (powering
the ignition) from the 'start' position on the ignition switch.

When the key is in the 'run' position, the engine runs fine.

When the key is in the 'start' position, the starter turns over, but there
is no ignition so the engine doesn't actually start.

What may have been happening before is that you turned the key to the
'start' position, the starter turned the engine over, but it didn't start,
and then when you released the key to the 'run' position, it had just enough
rotational energy to start the motor.

Although the problem could be with the electrical portion of your ignition
switch, my first check would be the electrical connector which connects the
switch wires to the main wiring harness.

Just a guess.  Let us know what you find out!

Mike (who has been push-starting or remote-starting one of his Sciroccos for
TWO YEARS because of a similar problem!!!!!)


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