AQ131 Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit

[redraider08]

I have an 1989 AQ131 my uncle and i are working on and in trying to start it up for the first time in years and it had no spark at the plugs. So i pulled out the manual and started running tests. I got to the part where you test the ignition coil with the volt meter. I tested the positive side of the ignition coil and got 12.2 volts. then i tested the negative side of the coil and got the same reading. in the book is says "If the meter reading on step 5 was more then 8 volts, typically 12-13 volts--the same as for the positive terminal reading-- such a reading would indicate a very poor or no ground connection between the distributor and the block. This situation would be unusual but not impossible. However, if the ground connection is good and the same readings are obtained, replace the ignition module." So assuming there is a good ground considering the distributor is mounted to the bock, it looks like i need a new ignition module. I am thinking about going with the Hot-Spark Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit and also getting a new Hot-Spark ignition coil. Any thoughts on weather or not this should fix the problem and/or on the electronic conversion kit?

Also, i was using a test light and i found in some situations the test light would not light up but the volt meter would show voltage, any thoughts? Thanks!

 

[sqbtr]

Re: AQ131 Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit

I think we need to know exactly what engine you have, most 131's have points ignitition.

 

[redraider08]

Re: AQ131 Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit

It's a AQ131D, it currently has the points ignition.

 

[captmello]

Re: AQ131 Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit

I'd swap out the points and condenser and get it running before changing to the electronic ignition. Once you get it running, then you can consider the electronic ignition. Coils are commonly blamed but rarely the true source of the problem.

Just my opinion.