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Electronic Ignition schematic for points conversion.

toolmanmike

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Here's the schematic I used to get my 64 starting and running right. The previous owner had it basically wired like this but had installed a 5 pin ECU (for a dual ballast system) and the only way it would start is if you jumped the + side of the coil with 12 v. from the battery. He didn't use a kit but just junk yard parts. Note: the "start position" wire from the harness goes to the out side of the ballast resistor. As soon as you let off the key, the run side of the ign. switch provides power to the ballast.

Remember, this is for a 4 pin ECU only.
Also, a tip, the wires you see on the diagram are the ECU connectors and not what you see when you pull the connector and turn it over, the sockets will be backwards as you are looking at them.
Also, make sure the ECU case is grounded well through the fasteners. Sheet metal screws though drilled holes that don't tighten may not be suitable.

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Oh I forgot to mention, @HALIFAXHOPS offers a great Electronic Ign. Diagnostic Manual that breaks down each pin on the ECU and all the distributor components so you can test it all with a multimeter. It's great information.
 
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