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Yes. That's what I've been working against. Its always tougher to jump into someone elses projects without knowing the scope and with the information you guys have provided I have learned a few things.
I called the manufacturer today and they also said that the Ignitor is probably 20 years old (if not older) too, so you were right about that one. He said that it sounds like I have a Positive Ground system, which is probably why I was firstly thrown off (use to Negative Ground setups). The Positive side of the battery is grounded to the block, while the Negative is hooked to the solenoid. He did mentioned that the wires should be black and then black/w/white on the ignitor, rather than red and black, but that its several versions back from what they have now.
I asked them to email me so I can send them the images I have so that they can help me track down what part I should be having. I havent seen it come through yet, so hopefully they send me something today so I can jump in the garage this weekend. He did mention that if it was not hooked up correctly that it could be fried now. The issue I'm going to have now is re'learning what I know and think backwards as far as the Positive ground system.
Something else I did notice while digging into the electrical is that the Voltage Regulator (front drivers side headlamp engine bay) has a black wire coming out of the wire cluster but is just hanging out with nothing hooked into it. That will be fun to track down too (unless you guy know what that should go to, too? lol).
The last thing I can say is that when I first started getting into these issues, when I turned the key my spark plug tester (the fancy light) did flash. However, when I continued to turn the key it stopped. Im pretty sure I just need to keep asking questions and keep my head under the hood I'll get it figured out.
It hurts to be in the Scottsdale area this week, the Goodguys Car Show is going on, cars everywhere and this is the 2nd year out of 5 that I've lived here and haven't been able to take a car in the show with me.
As always, any information you can provide me is always accepted! Look where it's gotten me this far! Thanks.
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