I have a 85 dodge 350 ram with a 360 and the ignition died while idleing the other day. I replaced the resistor block, distributor, control module, amplifier?, and coil but still dont have any spark. Can someone tell me what to look for and where to test it? Thanx!!!
Chump
10-19-2007, 12:32 AM
Do you have the Spark Control computer on the fender or air cleaner...AKA Lean Burn or ESC and other names or is it the conventional electronic ignition that most all of us are use to. The ESC can be a ruddy pain! Get back to us.
Regards-Stevo
ECU look like this? Arrow points to grounding spot thru the case.
topfueldragster
10-19-2007, 01:41 AM
Yes, I replaced that 3rd. Its not a lean burn motor, but that is on the firewall by the steering colum... I even checked the wires that go to the distributor and they look fine. I had this happen 7 years ago and the box by the distributor was the culprit! I need to fix this and drive it for a while then, Im gonna put a 500 Caddy motor in it and run a 12 volt wire to the HEI and never have this crap happen again! Thanx Lar
buck99
10-19-2007, 09:19 AM
500 Caddy motor! Sounds like fun. :)
topfueldragster
10-19-2007, 12:04 PM
Yes, I replaced that 3rd. Its not a lean burn motor, but that is on the firewall by the steering colum... I even checked the wires that go to the distributor and they look fine. I had this happen 7 years ago and the box by the distributor was the culprit! I need to fix this and drive it for a while then, Im gonna put a 500 Caddy motor in it and run a 12 volt wire to the HEI and never have this crap happen again! Thanx Lar, oops duplicate entry
Chump
10-19-2007, 07:42 PM
Check to see if there is a 8 or 6 terminal connector behind the passenger side valve cover...these do fatigue with heat, as I recal this supplies power to either the distributor or the coil...Im at work and don't have my books to look at.
topfueldragster
10-24-2007, 02:43 PM
There was 2 connectors... I took em apart and sparyed contact cleaner in them but no dice.. Do they need to be cut out and new ones spliced in? They didnt look melted or anything... THANX
