[T2] RE; electrical help please

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is very neglected but in my case I have two new cables one to Tranny and 
one to engine right onto the coil hold down bolt..

Bob

On Sun, 23 Mar 2014, Tim Shepherd wrote:

> Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2014 12:09:18 -0700
> From: Tim Shepherd <forever-endeavor at hotmail.com>
> To: Type 2 forum <type2 at type2.com>
> Subject: [T2] RE;  electrical help please
> 
> Bob wrote:
>
> "if I put jumper from Battery to + of coil  >  engine starts.
> hot spark
> if I turn ignition on with (no?) jumper from battery. > engine will not start.
> VERY weak spark
>
> engine will keep running if jumper is removed and igniton on
> engine will not restart without jumper
>
> if engine is running and ignition is on, will keep running if jumper is
> removed and can be stopped normally.  will not restart.
> VERY weak spark" Hey Bob, try cleaning the ground strap connections from the frame to the transmission, or replace it completely. This has got to be one of the most neglected parts of the wiring and causes all kinds of problems if not maintained. Timo
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