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Old 09-10-2015, 03:05 PM   #9
mog797
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Re: 1959 gmc ignition, starting problem

Well let me respond back with update. First I have a starter with a foot button that has to be pushed in to ingauge the starter. I do have a resistor on the firewall and I get a signal through it then I put a meter on it so I figure it is still intact. I am using points all components are new and gaped at 17 or 19 I belive would have to check it again to know fore sure but within range I found for gapping the points. I have been using a test light to check power from the coil. Also checking olms on the coil to k ow it it was still good couldn't find exact numbers for that so checked the 4 I have compared to a new one at auto parts store. The ignition I have now is this one
http://www.classicparts.com/mobile/1...ctinfo/53-411/
however I ordered this one now
http://www.classicparts.com/mobile/1.../#.VfHQThDnaBY
I didn't get it to begin with cause other one said it was universal and one I have said original figured it would work better. Not sure if power to coil changes when I try to start the pickup don't remember if I had my day check that with me or not I am going to wait for the new ignition switch and just check a few electrical thing in that time before I try much more at this point. Just make sure all on the wires are going to the right place in the right order I followed the diagram I got with the new harness but u never know.
Thanks again.
Ps don't give up on me if I don't make much progress I work in the evening and my dad is the only help I get he only lives about 5 min away but his days off move so the stars have to align to both have time to work on this if not is just me and some things I can do from under the hood if I have to step on the starter in the cab.
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