Logo

Igniton problem with PCM 351

M

Mark Bodoh

Guest
" I have a 1981 Mastercraft wi

" I have a 1981 Mastercraft with 351 PCM V8. When the ignition switch is in the ON position, there is power to the coil. When the switch is in the START position, there is not power to the coil. I tried changing the ignition switch but no luck. Any ideas? "
 
" Mark,

In most modern engi


" Mark,

In most modern engines there is a resistor in the primary circuit to the coil which is bypassed while the motor is cranking to assure adequate spark when the voltage drops due to the starter draw. It sounds to me as if something is amiss in the circuit that bypasses the resistor.

Did you do starter work recently? Was the solenoid wiring reinstalled correctly?

Chuck "
 
"If you have a point system, c

"If you have a point system, check out your condensor. Mine shorted out on my 1980 mastercraft with a 351. PJ"
 
Back
Top