duraspark help

[BEEFKING69]

ok guys i put a duraspared 2.8 in an 87 body and i cant get the thing to stay running unless i hold the key in the crank position. so what i need to know is if i can just run the coil and the ign module to toggle switches? if so i need a detailed exp of how to wire it up. i know the coil should just be on/off but the module has 2 power wires hot in start and one hot in on right? im also gonna put a push button starter on it.

 

[alaskan155]

you have the wires mixed, 1 should go to the key on, which is the same key on Positive source your coil gets, white wire goes to the starter relay on the PS fender on a terminal thats hot when you turn crank the key(mines on the terminal the start cable is attached to.

 

[schmoo]

if you "fixed" the mismatched colors on
the connector coming out of the firewall
it will do that.

 

[Psychopete]

Sounds pretty hacky. I think you would be happier with getting the wiring diagram for your truck and hooking it up correctly. But I am not a big fan of buttons and mysterious toggle switches. At least run a relay for the coil and ignition module if you do go that route. Should be a 30 minute fix including the time for the soldering iron to heat up.

Pete