I said there would be gaps... I apologize that I can not do a video on everyones ignition project. but this video should HELP out . car is a 1978 Datsun 280Z
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@khancross4 ай бұрын
Why using a 6V coil for explanation of a 12V system? This makes it confused for newbees
@chriscraft770224 ай бұрын
you have a lot to learn
@CrashxHitman85Ай бұрын
No we do that’s why we are watching all your shit
@66carterj10 ай бұрын
I'm working on a 1977 Impala 2 door and I just got a mallory distributor with this type of coil I haven't found as clear a description yet. Good job and thank you.
@joshlepley1306 Жыл бұрын
I can finally understand all of this. I watched all the alternator conversions in your older videos re wiring my 64 Impala. It helped a ton!! Now when im watching car videos im checking out their wiring haha.
@JohnHuxleySavage Жыл бұрын
Really great video! I recently bought a 1996 Subaru Domingo that had some starting issues in particularly wet or humid weather. Previous owners had replaced the battery, spark plugs and wires, starter motor, fuel pressure regulator, and the problem persisted. I had a peak into the ignition coil connection on the harness side and lo and behold, corrosion had eaten away at one of the two connections (the ground I believe) to the point that only about 2 or 3 strands of copper were holding fast. The car would start with the help of a jump starter on bad days, probably because it boosted the voltage a little, but otherwise the voltage drop across that connection was probably too much to overcome (I should have measured it to check, but was too excited to fix the problem). Replacing the wire and connection and adding better insulation is so far proving effective! Super satisfying to find and fix problems like this and videos like yours are what make it possible!
@joyitas3 ай бұрын
Great troubleshooting dude. Im having myself problems with a s
@michaelbloom5342 Жыл бұрын
Your explanations are so thorough and clear. You've already got a good amount of subscribers, I just hope it keeps growing and blows up huge!
@leviscott8519 Жыл бұрын
I appreciate how you take the time to draw out the wiring layouts and your explanations of the how and the very important why of what you are doing. Vehicle wiring can be confusing for me but you are my kind of teacher! Very helpful videos! Your the man! Datsun L engines are a solid design A+++++++++ brother
@68pishta686 ай бұрын
excellent description on the mysterious ballast resistor. Ill add the Mopar uses this style and they tend to have starting issues that can be traced the this ballast resistor. They use an ignition switch that has 3 terminals: ACC-RUN-START terminals. They run the RUN circuit through the ballast resistor and the START circuit past the ballast resistor so it bypasses it giving the coil a full 12V. While in RUN the ballast is used and the hotter it gets, the more resistance it produces cutting the coil voltage down to about 9V to extend the life of the point style ignition. Often Mopar will get a start but no run once the key reverts to RUN position, that means the ballast resistor is open. Seems the 240Z will ground the ballast only during RUN thus making it in circuit, leaving it floating during START.
@MudRFunR Жыл бұрын
I subscribed some time ago. After you posted Part 1, I hit the bell! Can't miss this wiring series. Very well explained. I'm not new to auto wiring but there is always more to learn. Thanks!
@user-ki4wz2ic7h6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the explanation. I never understood the resistor before. Keep up the good work!
@DustyMacsGarage Жыл бұрын
Learned alot in this series Chris!!!!!
@markl6769 Жыл бұрын
Great job Chris, Thanks for taking the time.
@jeffreyalbin101 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful . I have a 66 k-10 and bought a 65 327 to put in it when the 350 that was in when I bought it shit the bed . There was a hei distributor on the 350 which is a 80 something blue paint not compatible I've come to believe won't work on my gen 1 . I have point style distributor came with my 327 . Worked great in the 350 I have not jack shit for spark when on the 327 natta ! Looking for solutions literally watched 20 dif vids that a are lacking specific info , YOU NAILED MY MY MINDS EYE TO WTF IS UP ! I AM EXTREMELY GRATEFUL FOR YOUR DILIGENT AND THROUGH Explanation WITH DRAWN OUT DIAGRAM . YOU HAVE A GIFT AS I AM ALSO SLIGHTLY DYSLEXIC AND FRUSTRATION CAN BURY ME . THANK YOU FROM A MATTER OF SINK OR SWIM SCALE 1-10 YOU NAILED 10 . NO ONE NAILS 10 . IF EVER IM RICH AND FAMOUS OR JUST HAVE SOLID FINANCES TO PAY FORWARD NOT MANY ON MY LIST FOR BIG DONATIONS IF ANY BUT YOU WILL KNOW IF THINGS WORK IN MY FAVOR . THE IMPORTANCE OF MAKING THIS TRUCK RUN ARE ALSO 10 AND NONE OF MY QUESTIONS WERE EVEN UNDERSTOOD IN MY WORLD. THANK YOU ... POINTS STYLE DIST Paramount RFN ! All things up ,👍🤸🕛ℹ️✝️🆙🔭 okay I'm done .
@chriscraft77022 Жыл бұрын
I have a GM points ignition video that shows how to wire it up 100% on my 70 Chevelle
@jamest.50012 ай бұрын
3:07 the ballist bypass wire is important for a Couple reasons . One being the voltage drop while starting. It can drop to as low as 9.5 volts +/-. The ballast cutting it nearly in half. That leaves good bit less than 6-9 v for the coil and ignition components. It can drop to a point where it can no longer function. And on the other side it can supply a hotter spark for lighting a rich mixture when cold. Damp plug does not want to spark.. basically being shorted out with a high resistance. You need high voltage, high current to get past the short. And less voltage into the coil less voltage out. The constant 13-14 v to the coil will over heatvtge points if equipped, and the coil will overheat eventually possibly burn up, and a over heated coil of wire inside a sealed container of OIL! What could possibly happen? Spray hot oil on s hotter engine, and the oil will possibly turn into a flame soon as it sees air! ,✌️
@Corona_Paul Жыл бұрын
So glad and thankful for your content bro 👌
@fordinlinestraight10 ай бұрын
Spot on . Great video
@oacumulador Жыл бұрын
Great explained
@luigipiodaddetta428610 ай бұрын
Where i can find a good cdi box to use point tips ignition?
@CKirk27278 ай бұрын
Hi Chris, Thanks for all the great info. I'm upsizing to a 150am Alternator for a High Amperage Electric Fan, and was wondering if this will take care of things. I'm using 2awg Cables, nothing over 31" Positive Side Battery Terminal To Distribution Block Alternator to Distribution Block Starter Solenoid to Distribution Block Neg Battery Terminal to Engine Block Engine Block to Frame Engine Block to smaller Frame Alternator Ground to Engine Block I guess my question is, does this sound like I'm doing things right or do I need to have some fuses in this array somewhere. I Know it's kind of an out there question, but it's Hard being a 71 year old Rookie. Thanks !!! CK
@michellehughes4694 Жыл бұрын
Where do you buy 10g fusible link wire?
@thehopefulspirit15111 ай бұрын
Just to be clear .. if I have a 12v coil I don’t use the ballast resistor?
@chriscraft7702211 ай бұрын
no ballast resistor
@afsecaira10 ай бұрын
if i have a 12v coil i can remove the resistor? my car has a hard to start condition every time, cold or hot start.
@chriscraft7702210 ай бұрын
what is the vehicle? why is it hard to start?
@afsecaira10 ай бұрын
@@chriscraft77022 d21 pathfinder. With z24 engine. New weber carb.
@bdrosity66736 ай бұрын
Question, I did a motor swap on my 1976 Ford F-150. I took my 76’ 302 out and replaced it with a 95’ 302. We’re having trouble with the distributor. The 95’ is electronic where the 76’ was a points system. We tried to used the 76’ distributor with the 95’ motor but it seems that they’re not the same length or the oil pump rods are different lengths. The ignition plugs are not the same either. Not to sure what to do. Do we need to update the ignition?
@chriscraft770226 ай бұрын
why not use the distributor from the 95?
@bdrosity66736 ай бұрын
@@chriscraft77022 The 95’ motor is an EFI where the truck itself is a carburetor. The 1995 distributor does not have the right ignition plug for the ignition of the 76, the pick up seems to be different. Am sure the 95 distributor would work but I’m at a loss on how to rewrite it to fit the 76 ignition plug.
@CrashxHitman8521 күн бұрын
Mane I’ve been watching your videos for a couple weeks now. And I cannot find a video that has the components I have. It’s always these three things I can’t identify
@1997hachiroku7 ай бұрын
Hi Craft customs, what is my starter doesn’t have the R Terminal? It only has the battery Terminal and ignition terminals that goes to the key?
@chriscraft770227 ай бұрын
R is for 6 volt coil.. what is your vehicle?
@denpepp43428 ай бұрын
What caus3s the HEI to stop working. Ive replaced 3. Runs a few hours then shutters. Replace the hei and all it good. Any ideas?
@chriscraft770228 ай бұрын
how much did you pay for the module? heat kills them and a bad ground will fry it
@denpepp43428 ай бұрын
@chriscraft77022 I've bought the accell ones from oriley. Thankfully they let me return them 😀
@filmart4307 ай бұрын
Is the big ballast directional?
@chriscraft770227 ай бұрын
no
@osselinfrantzso8887 ай бұрын
I expected to see how you wire the spark plugs too
@chriscraft770227 ай бұрын
i didnt change that.. that is left alone on the car.. this car came with electronic ignition from the factory
@theblackrifle782410 ай бұрын
This video is super helpful. I have been having issues with the engine kickback during starting situations only. I am using a megasquirt ecu. The fourms tell me I'm having slow rpm thats sporadic during cranking and pointing me towards my grounds. The vehicle has ford tfi ignition with an msd box. I have my box Ground strifht back to the negative terminal on my battery. Should I have the Ground for the box routed to the engine block?
@wrendooley Жыл бұрын
Picked up a Datsun and it don’t get spark I watch this and I feel so dumb for still not understanding it