confused about ignition wiring
mechjono
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- 1978, cj5, 304 V8, T-150 transmission, Dana 20 T case , all driveline stock, currently a project that is not running.
I am new to this forum so forgive my ignorance.
I am nowthe proud owner of a 1978 CJ5 , my first jeep. However it is pretty much a basket case, hasn't run in 5years. All the parts are there and i am in the process of sorting it all out.
Most of the wiring in the engine bay is connected. Was able to install a battery and get the engine turning over.
Cleaned the carburetor. So now have fuel.
Have no key for the ignition but the switch rotates and engages the starter.
The engine fires up but when i disengage the starter switch the ignition cuts off.
Wiring diagram shows one side of the coil going to the battery(red wire) but it seems as though mine is switched, and the other to the electronic ignition (green wire).
It may be my imagination but the red wire seems to be switched and only comes hot when the starter is engaged. It is spliced into the same wire that goes to the starter solenoid.
I am nowthe proud owner of a 1978 CJ5 , my first jeep. However it is pretty much a basket case, hasn't run in 5years. All the parts are there and i am in the process of sorting it all out.
Most of the wiring in the engine bay is connected. Was able to install a battery and get the engine turning over.
Cleaned the carburetor. So now have fuel.
Have no key for the ignition but the switch rotates and engages the starter.
The engine fires up but when i disengage the starter switch the ignition cuts off.
Wiring diagram shows one side of the coil going to the battery(red wire) but it seems as though mine is switched, and the other to the electronic ignition (green wire).
It may be my imagination but the red wire seems to be switched and only comes hot when the starter is engaged. It is spliced into the same wire that goes to the starter solenoid.