How do you test a Hei performance distributor?
To test for a good ground, a jumper wire can be attached to the distributor by connecting it anywhere on the housing and running it to the negative side of the battery. If all of that checks out, the following steps will help you to test the coil inside the cap, and the magnetic pick up.
Can a fingernail file be repaired by a performance distributor?
That also means that a fingernail file is no longer the repair tool for roadside fixes. Since diagnosing the module, pickup, and the coil of an HEI distributor is a little trickier than an old-school points distributor, we checked in with the folks at Performance Distributor to get some diagnostic input.
How do you replace an ignition pickup coil?
Step 1: Disconnect the battery: Remove the negative terminal on the battery. Step 2: Remove the distributor cap and rotor. Step 3: Remove the ignition pickup coil: Disconnect the electrical wires to the pickup. Step 4: Replace the pickup coil: Install the new pickup coil, making sure the wire connectors and mounting screws are properly tightened.
What kind of signal does a pickup coil need?
For example a blue/white signal wire from the pickup coil needs to have continuity between its terminal where it connects to the harness from the coil, and its terminal where the harness connects to the ECM.
How to tell if you have a faulty coil pack?
You need to use ohm meter to test the coil pack for continuity. Make sure you have the approximate ohm values for the coil pack. To find this information, research your car’s engine on the Internet or purchase a Chilton’s or Haynes manual to find out what the mega ohms reading on the coil pack should be. Coil Packs vs. Distributors
Where is the pickup coil on an ignition system?
Electronic ignition pickups are a component found on traditional electronic distributor ignition systems. They are located inside the distributor and function as the trigger for the ignition system to produce spark. The pickup coil monitors the rotation of the distributor and triggers…
What kind of multimeter do you use to test pick up coil?
In case you’re wondering, it doesn’t matter which terminal of the connector you test with the red or black multimeter test leads, since the polarity does not matter. Connect the red test lead of multimeter to the other female terminal of the pick up coil connector.
Which is more reliable coil pack or distributor?
Generally speaking, coil packs are much more reliable than distributors, because there are no moving parts and because they fire much less often than a distributor. Coil packs usually create a better spark, which in turn produces better combustion and horsepower in a car’s engine.