Japanese Gremlins

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JDT
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Japanese Gremlins

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Here is a good one... :oops:

With the key on run I have spark on only one side. Turn the key off and I have spark on both sides. :doh:

Key switch test good as does the kill switch. :think:

Incase it matters...74 JDX8 w/KEC440-22 engine
Todd Schrupp

Milbank SD
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400brian
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Re: Japanese Gremlins

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Is it wired correctly?

'09 Vintage Challenge Survivor, and I wasn't late for supper!
'10, '11, '12, '13,'14,'15,'16,'17, '18, 19, 20, 21, 22 Vintage Challenge Survivor !
72 400 restored, Father bought new in '71
73 X8 restored
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'74 X8 9 time VC finisher
'78 Spitfire in progress
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Re: Japanese Gremlins

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Yes, Wiring harness is 100% intact and splice free.
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Re: Japanese Gremlins

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If it's connected properly, and the switch is good, all I can think of is a bad ground. With the switch "OFF" the mag has to be grounded out! Something is not right ( like you needed me to tell you that :laugh: )

'09 Vintage Challenge Survivor, and I wasn't late for supper!
'10, '11, '12, '13,'14,'15,'16,'17, '18, 19, 20, 21, 22 Vintage Challenge Survivor !
72 400 restored, Father bought new in '71
73 X8 restored
'74 340 green machine
'74 X8 9 time VC finisher
'78 Spitfire in progress
2 '75 340S 1 running, one on deck
'78 LF 440 future CC clone
'73 Skiroule RTX 440, 500 mi.
JDT
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Real Name: Todd
Location: Milbank South Dakota

Re: Japanese Gremlins

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I ran into an engine just like this many years ago.
If memory serves it was a bad condensor but the mind has started to run amuck at times.
I will be back at this one in a couple of days but working on the 75 400 right now.
Will let you know.
Todd Schrupp

Milbank SD
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