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Installing the "Quick Start"
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budlite28 |
10-29-2020 @ 10:41 AM
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I was wondering if the quick start wire should be made as a jumper, only used when starting or can it be installed permanently.
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MG |
10-29-2020 @ 11:08 AM
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The design and description of the circuit indicates a permanent installation....
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budlite28 |
10-29-2020 @ 3:02 PM
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Thanks for your help
Steve Morgan
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RAK402 |
10-29-2020 @ 8:58 PM
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My father drew up a simple circuit with a second ignition resister and a relay, so that when you pressed the starter button, the relay would close, and the second resister would be in parallel with the first, dropping the total resistance in half, but only while the starter button was pressed. It is interesting to see an entirely different approach to the same problem.
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39 Ken |
10-30-2020 @ 4:50 AM
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Budlite 28, Sure you can do a temporary "Quick start" arrangement. Look at the quick start diagram that "Supereal" made. Look at the wire that runs from the starter lug on the solenoid through the diode to the coil . Change that wire to a jumper wire with alligator clips on either end. Replace the diode with an on/off switch . To use, hook up the alligator clips; one end to the coil and the other end to the hot side of the solenoid, (switch off). Once connected, turn on the switch, start the car, turn off the jumper wire switch and remove the jumper wire. Be careful of the spinning fan blade and the belts. Having said all that, I DON'T RECOMMEND this because you can hurt yourself. If you absolutely need a "Quick start arrangement", follow the diagram for a permanent "Fix" as described. You can conceal the wire and diode and no one will be the wiser. I have done this and it works well. Or better yet, tune up your electrical system with a good battery and generator, good grounds, etc. and you won't need a "band aid" fix. Ken
This message was edited by 39 Ken on 10-30-20 @ 11:33 AM
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budlite28 |
10-30-2020 @ 5:55 PM
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thanks, Ken. The battery is good, the generator is putting out 7.6v at high idle. But after driving while the coil gets hot and I lose spark. I used a cold beer can out of the cooler on top of the coil and in just a few minutes it fire right up. I ordered a new coil & condensor. I'll see if that works along with the easy start
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37RAGTOPMAN |
10-31-2020 @ 6:08 AM
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budlite I had the same problem, you coil is failing., sooner or later it will not work and you will get stuck, send the coil to Skip Haney in FL, to get rebuilt, money well spent, he is in the V8 TIMES, Hope this helps 37Ragtopman Maine
This message was edited by 37RAGTOPMAN on 10-31-20 @ 6:59 AM
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39 Ken |
10-31-2020 @ 6:15 AM
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Bud, You didn't say what year Ford you have but I'm guessing it is somewhere between 1932 and 1948. If so, I would be hesitant in buying a "new" coil from any of the usual suppliers. Those coils are made "off shore", probably china. They have a history of poor performance and a high failure rate. I suggest that you get in touch with Skip Haney in Punta Gorda , Fl. He will rebuild your original coil with new modern parts and technology. They will work in the warmest of conditions and won't degrade in performance as the coil warms up. Skip can be reached: e-mail skiphaneyfl@aol.com or by phone 941-505-9085. Ken
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TomO |
11-01-2020 @ 8:03 AM
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If your dwell is incorrect, you can also overheat the coil. A leaky condenser will also over heat the coil. The "quick start" circuit will not help you if the coil is getting hot and failing. Tom
This message was edited by TomO on 11-1-20 @ 8:04 AM
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budlite28 |
11-03-2020 @ 8:31 PM
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I bought a new coil & condenser but I can not figure out how to remove the old one. The condenser is bolted to the block which I see no easy way to remove the bolt and to the coil which is inaccessable, also. Am I missing something?
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