voltage drop when starting

59poncho · Poncho Master!

voltage drop when starting

59poncho · Poncho Master!

the battery is brand new, but i was just reading an old post that says i need a 12v keyed source and that the wire that goes on the batt. terminal on the dist. might not be a big enough wire. I also just realized i might have done the spark plug wires backwards! duh!! LOL!!

59poncho · Poncho Master!

sorry, yeah i put an hei setup on last year, and i just replaced the cap, rotor, weights, wires and plugs.

59poncho · Poncho Master!

its turning over fine, just wont fire up. I put a voltage gage in it and it shows between 12-13 volts, and then when i turn the key over to start it the voltage drops down to 8 volts and the lights that illuminate in the volt gauge(as well as the temp and oil) go out. Do you have pics of your 58 in primer Nailhead?

59poncho · Poncho Master!

i have power going up to the dist. but no spark!! Could it be the pickup coil? I was reading that they just drop dead without warning usually. Plus, its the one that was in my 79 trans am, so it was used from 79 till 2000 and then i put it on the 59 and it was working until a couple weeks ago. Strange stuff! LOL

59poncho · Poncho Master!

yeah, sorry, pickup module. Im a guitar player, i have pickups in my guitars, will they work?? LOL! Thx Nailhead, you have been alot of help, thx!

59poncho · Poncho Master!

what about 3 fender pickups with a 6 way switch, will that work? LOL I'll take some fender bullets! How long have you played for?

59poncho · Poncho Master!

i got it started today, but when i crank it over, then let go of the key it starts, not while im craking it?? So i imagine i need a new ignition switch, which i was told they do have problems with them. I was also thinking the ground straps might be a bit of a problem too. Where are they on a 59 chevy?