Dyna S timing issue
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From: Redstone, CO
Dyna S timing issue
I just installed a new Dyna S ignition and single fire coil on my '79 FXE 80" and am having problems following the static timing instructions. I have searched this forum and tried a few things but no luck. My main issue seems to be that my test light stays on throughout the whole range of adjustment of the ignition plate, it doesn't make any difference if I turn the advance against the weights either. I have the advance line visible in the timing window (should I have the TDC dot visible? I tried that too). Have I done something wrong with the wiring? I ran the blue wire to the top of the coil, where it connects to a double plug with the other wire that runs up to the tach. The white wire goes to the bottom of the coil and joins another white wire that runs to switched power. Is that all correct?
Thanks for any help anyone can offer.
Thanks for any help anyone can offer.
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Wiring is correct... if in fact you have an ignition that says Dyna right on it... if a Chiwanese reproduction... they are sometimes bass ackwards..
Follow the Instructions for points set-up and all is well....
Follow the Instructions for points set-up and all is well....
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From: la la land jerzey
single fire dyna has two triggers call it a top and a bottom / one for front and one is for the rear
the center has a bobbin the spins with only one magnet - dual fire has 2 magnets - under that again is the advance unit -
when you turn the bobbin does it sort of snap back to the start spot or is it fixed
the center has a bobbin the spins with only one magnet - dual fire has 2 magnets - under that again is the advance unit -
when you turn the bobbin does it sort of snap back to the start spot or is it fixed
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It snaps back. Everything seems right except for the fact that the test light stays on throughout the whole range of timing adjustment. When I use a voltmeter instead of a light, I get a full 12 volts throughout the whole adjustment range, it doesn't fade in or out as it approaches the perfect spot - is it supposed to? I have gas flowing out the bottom of the carburetor when I turn on the fuel so I need to pull it and deal with an apparent float issue before I can try to fire it up and see if it starts. I'm just worried about the static timing because it doesn't seem to be working the way all of the posts and directions say that it should.
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I ordered the unit myself and installed it according to the printed instructions that came with it. The only issue was that the directions didn't tell me what to do with the original white wire that ran to the bottom of the old coil. I left it connected to that bottom post of the new Dyna coil because it is the only thing powering the coil.
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It all came as a package from Dynatek, I assume they sent the right stuff. I'll double check
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All the info you need is on their website.
http://www.powercommander.com/downlo...uals/DS6-1.pdf
http://www.powercommander.com/downlo...uals/DS6-2.pdf
http://www.powercommander.com/downlo...uals/DS6-1.pdf
http://www.powercommander.com/downlo...uals/DS6-2.pdf
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All the info you need is on their website.
http://www.powercommander.com/downlo...uals/DS6-1.pdf
http://www.powercommander.com/downlo...uals/DS6-2.pdf
http://www.powercommander.com/downlo...uals/DS6-1.pdf
http://www.powercommander.com/downlo...uals/DS6-2.pdf
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^^ Actually... the Points does need to have that white [power] wire and the blue is triggers... sometimes accompanied by pink wire [Tach]
No the directions are dead simple... and nowhere does it say "disconnect" the existing white wire...
Now... If perchance that Dyna module was ever... even for a Split second.. been attached Backwards... it is now Junk... only the Chiwanese copy can be hooked Backwards and Survive... won't work... but they live thru it to be attached bassackwards from the Real Dyna...and Function...
No the directions are dead simple... and nowhere does it say "disconnect" the existing white wire...
Now... If perchance that Dyna module was ever... even for a Split second.. been attached Backwards... it is now Junk... only the Chiwanese copy can be hooked Backwards and Survive... won't work... but they live thru it to be attached bassackwards from the Real Dyna...and Function...