tex prexhurst
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I'm having a problem with my 12 volt conversion. I bought and installed the conversion kit from this site. The problem is that while the engine turns over great, it only fires when you let go of the starter switch. (It usually takes a couple of tries) I am using the original 6 volt solenoid with 4 connectors (2 big ones, battery and starter)and two small ones. I have wired the starter switch, which grounds the solenoid to the safety switch, and the other one to the key switch (so you can't start it without the key being on) I have lost the installation instructions and wiring diagram so no help there. I found that if I run power directly from the battery to the coil (the original 6 volt coil) that it starts up fine. This sends 12 volts directly to the coil. Once it is running, I can remove the wire and it runs fine. It appears that the coil is not getting enough voltage for the engine to start with the starter motor running, thus when I let go of the switch, there is sometimes enough momentum left to start up. Does anyone have any idea what is wrong, and how to solve it. Also, does anyone have a wiring diagram and instructions? While we are at it, is there any way to hitch up the idiot light for the single wire alternator in the kit?
Sorry about the long-winded post.
Thanks
Tex
Sorry about the long-winded post.
Thanks
Tex