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I had a similar problem with the HEI ignition on my '71 a few years ago. I don't remember what kind of voltage I was getting, but it was dropping significantly enough while the key was in the start position that the car would not start. I know that the battery voltage wasn't the problem, because I found that if I ran a secondary wire from the fuse panel to the "battery" terminal on the distributor, it would start like a dream. I wonder if it has something to do with my ignition switch going bad or something? I just by-passed the problem by adding the second wire, but I'd like to know what was causing it so I can fix the true source of the problem Galen ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, March 04, 2002 8:03 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] 9V while cranking. HEI upgrade question. > > Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List > ------------------------------------------------------------ > > I'm not totally sure I understand...are you saying that > the voltage drops from 12V to 9V while the switch is in > the "start" position? Does it return to 12V in "run"? > > Brad (It's Monday morning) O. > > > Hi. I stated the big block that I put in my 71 restoration yesterday. The > > car has an HEI now, and I have read all of the threads about upgrading the > > pink wire to something stronger to run the HEI. I have one more question > > about this upgrade. > > > > The new upgraded (formerly pink) lead from the firewall to the HEI Batt has > > 12 volts while the key is in the start position (the lead is not connected > > to the HEI so the engine will not start). When I crank the car for a few > > seconds the voltage at the HEI Batt goes to 9v. Does that sound normal > > while the starter is cranking? > > > > Mark, 71SS > > ----------------------------------------------------- > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ----------------------------------------------------- To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
