Category: Electrical and Ignition

e curve issues-won’t start

Ok, I dropped the cash for an e-curve. Installed it and the car won’t start. No spark. Figured maybe something else failed, so I installed my old distributor. Started right up. Talked to a fellow at a car show last night, stated I needed a different coil. I was using a stock one. Bought a Blaster2. Still won’t fire. This is not a difficult project, 3 fricken wires. Any suggestions? Comments and suggestions that question my intelligence and abilities are welcomed. I am at a loss. I guess it is…

Theft prevention.

OK, I know that there is nothing that will truly prevent theft of your vehicle, other than a 24-hour armed guard. I guess the best we can do is slow down the thief or make a big noise to scare him away.

I have heard of scummers cruising motel park…

Relays and fuses

I am hooking up relays for my headlights (one for each headlight) and a small electric fan. Neither of the relays have fuses. Two questions:

1) Do I put the fuse between the starter relay and the relay?

2) The headlight relays are rated for 30 am…

Need to tap 12 volt

Just installed a four barrel carb and need to find a good under hood 12v tap for the electric choke. Want to find one thats only on when the ignition is in run mode. Any good ideas?

Thanks,
John B.

Distributor suggestions

I am looking to upgrade to a new distributor, can someone make some suggestions for me? I have a 65 barracuda with a 318. looking one with vacuum advance and without points. Thanks in advance.

Distributor Question

I have an MSD 8545 distributor, the box says 383-400 on it. Will this dist. work in a 413?? Thanks

Looking for complete harness

Im sure this topic has been talked to death, but Im new to the forum and havent figured it out yet, so I figured that I would just ask. I need help finding a COMPLETE wiring harness for my 73 small block, automatic Dart Sport. I looking from somethin…