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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-08-2018, 12:22 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 27,490
Posted By bettlesr
Re: FSI distributor issue

Corley:
I finally found out why my '80 Honda distributor quit after shortening the wires. I eventually got a '79 honda distributor with points and modified that. It works great.
When I was cutting...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-29-2018, 07:09 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 27,490
Posted By bettlesr
Re: FSI distributor issue

Gavin:
I welded up the slot that limited the amount of advance and then milled the slot shorter to get the amount of advance I wanted. I removed the upper plate and slotted the hole for the mounting...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-28-2018, 07:36 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 27,490
Posted By bettlesr
Re: FSI distributor issue

I think I may have found out why my car is frying the modules. I put my ocilloscope across the plus side of the coil to ground. My rotary fuel pump is also across the hot side of the coil, all other...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-21-2018, 11:18 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 27,490
Posted By bettlesr
Re: FSI distributor issue

Yupp!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-21-2018, 08:13 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 27,490
Posted By bettlesr
Re: FSI distributor issue

As the detents are worn off on my spark lever, I am thinking of using it to work my wolf whistle!!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-19-2018, 10:53 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 27,490
Posted By bettlesr
Re: FSI distributor issue

I am going to switch my Pertronix coil for a Standard replacement Honda coil as well.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-18-2018, 02:59 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 27,490
Posted By bettlesr
Re: FSI distributor issue

I am running 12V Neg ground. The coil primary is a little over 5Ω. I am wondering if the fuel shutoff solenoid valve and / or the fuel pump is sending a spike back to the ignition when the key switch...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-16-2018, 06:10 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 27,490
Posted By bettlesr
Re: FSI distributor issue

Corley:

OK
I put the new module in and connected it up. Fired right up and ran great. I then shut it off and shortened the plug wires. The honda wires were way too long. Tried to start it again...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-13-2018, 06:56 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 27,490
Posted By bettlesr
Re: FSI distributor issue

I bought a rebuilt distributor and modified it as Corley said. Put it in and hooked it up only to find I got NO spark. So, now I am waiting for a new module. And, yes I did wire it up correctly....
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-08-2018, 05:15 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 27,490
Posted By bettlesr
Re: FSI distributor issue

Corley:
OK Thanks
Dick
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-08-2018, 03:15 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 27,490
Posted By bettlesr
Re: FSI distributor issue

Corely:
Did you do anything to lubricate the shaft?
Thanks
Dick
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-03-2018, 06:10 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 27,490
Posted By bettlesr
Re: FSI distributor issue

Corley:
I have a 7:1 head on a .100 over engine. The car is 12v neg ground. I had modified my FSI zipper distributor to cut down the centrifugal advance and made the plate movable so I could retard...
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