Ok, it sounds like you have an HEI distributor. When you replaced the ignition module on one end you connected two wires to one side and the other side there are five wires. The two wires connect to a pickup coil underneath a cover with three screws and three go to the coil.
The end with just two wires goes to a capacitor. I would try this capacitor before the pickup coil as the capacitor is more sensitive to heat, easier to replace and cheaper. Leo ----- Original Message ----- From: tabius barrett To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008 2:06 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] I've replaced just about everything and.... No its not the starter....Its an ignition/electrical issue. The starter works properly. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [email protected] Date: Thu, 3 Jul 2008 09:57:57 -0700 Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] I've replaced just about everything and.... If I understand you what you are saying is that when you try to start the engine the starter spins but the engine will not turn over. If this is your problem then you need the check the starter. Either replace the starter drive inside the starter or replace the starter as an assembly. Hope this helps. Leo ----- Original Message ----- From: tabius barrett To: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008 8:49 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] I've replaced just about everything and.... Ok here is the latest problem. First let me say that i have replaced the distributor cap, rotor, wires, plugs, ignition module, ignition switch, and coil, all twice. The issue is that when I drive the car, as long as the car is hot, it starts up just fine. However, when I allow the car to sit and cool off for several hours or overnight, the car spins but will not crank. After trying to crank it a few times, if i let it sit for another several hours, it will fire right up. Then it cranks fine for a few days then it starts all over again. I don't know what else to replace. I was just told yesterday that it may be the "pick-up coil" in the actual distributor. Driving me crazy. Any thoughts? tb 71 Chevelle SS 402 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Don't get caught with egg on your face. Play chicktionary! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Do more with your photos with Windows Live Photo Gallery. Get Windows Live-Free
