1997 GTX 787 No spark after I kill it to adj idle

[jeepseadoo007]

Yes, I read the post a couple before this one. But, I have some questions that I did not see answered in his post.

First a little info
So, I just got the motor back together and it cranked with a low idle. So I turn it off to grab a screwdriver and adjust it up a bit, Went to crank it and it would just spin. So, I pulled a plug and grounded it while turning it over. No spark.

I tested the pickup and it ohmed out at 249 just like the new one I have waiting in the wings if this one is bad.

All three fuses are good.

I change the M.P.E.M with the one I have waiting in the wings in case it is bad. Still no fire. And yes it has been programmed to my lanyard.

I also have a new coil waiting in wings in case this one is broken.

The only piece I don't have is a voltage regulator and a stator.

So, here are my questions.
1.How can I test the stator without having to change it first?
2. Will a bad voltage regulator cause it not to fire?
3.If I spun the woodruff key it should still fire just at the wrong time, right?
4.Should I be getting 12 volts off and on at the two slide on coil terminals?
5. How can I test to see if I am getting the signal from the M.P.E.M. to trigger the coil?

Anybody, please!!!, I am about to burn this beast.

[jeepseadoo007]

Re: 1997 GTX 787 No spark after I kill it to adj idle

Found my problem. I had a bad ground wire. Very hard to see. Found it by checking the ground voltage. Had 12.28 volts going into electrical box. But, once inside the ground measured two volts less where it terminates at the bottom of the coil.

Anyhow, Where the two electrical plugs meet on top of the electrical box, the ground wire had corroded. Had to take the plug apart to see the corroded wire. I mean pull the terminals out of the pig tail. (Pop the end off with a small screwdriver) After some very delicate and slow manipulation I was able to reuse the wire connector with some new wire. I don't suggest this solution, only as a temporary fix. I will be ordering a new harness soon or terminals if they sell them separate. Hope this helps all that view.

[dsolie]

Re: 1997 GTX 787 No spark after I kill it to adj idle

You can get the connector seperate.. Most doo dealers carry them.

[leskos01]

Re: 1997 GTX 787 No spark after I kill it to adj idle

Sounded like a ground problem right off the bat