mini-starter and Unilite conversion... HELP!!!!

[RPOLS3]

I had a similar problem when I installed a one wire type points conversion kit (electronic ignition). I also have a GM "mini" starter on my Big Block Chevelle.

The problem I experienced was that the car would not start when hot, it would spin forever but did not start. I was told that since the mini starter did not have the 3rd post for the 12v connection back to the coil that when the car was hot there was not enough voltage to start.

I ran a test by running a wire directly from the battery + to the coil + and it would fire right up when hot. Your situation sounds similar but evidently you are burning up the wire. Shouldn't that white wire be a resistance wire?

This is where my 2 cents ends.

[Supergas990]

Got my issues settled and the cars runs again!!!

A big shout-out to the folks at M&H Electric for all their help. Nice guys that will help even when they don't sell anything.

Blair

[Geoff Padgett]

Hello
Iam curious, what did they tell you to do as iam getting ready to do the exact same scenario,thanks, Geoff.

[Supergas990]

Real easy.

First, completely eliminate (remove) the wire from the selonoid to the coil.

Then, (if you're using a stock coil with your electronic rconversion) replace the resistor wire with a standard 12ga wire.

The Unilite can then be wired directly to the coil and grounded to the block.

Worked like a charm.

Blair

[Geoff Padgett]

Cool thank you very much. Geoff.

[JohnZ]

That may have solved your other issue, but a stock/OEM coil isn't going to like a full 12-volt input for very long; that's why the original feed circuit from the ignition switch to the coil (+) was a resistance wire, to reduce power to the coil to 7-8 volts.