mwalt
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I'm starting work on my 78' cb400 tii build with the ignition system. The previous owner said they got no spark and their troubleshooting pointed to a bad CDI.
I'd like to list out what I have done here and ask for any help I can get.
1. Started the order process for a programmable CDI from ignitech dccdip2. That process has started by reaching out to ignitech.
2. I want to do the GM COIL mod and have purchased Duralast ignition coil part c849. Along with this I will replace the spark plug wires. Spark plug caps left 4500 Ohms right 5100 Ohms, they look new. Need to buy new wires and caps for the coil side.
3. The reg/rec. It looks like previous owner purchased a new one. There are no identifying marks on it. I do want to run a lithium ion battery. I assume I will need to replace the current Reg/rec? Can anyone provide me with recommendations on where to purchase a reg/rec that works with a lithium ion battery?
4. Ran stator tests and foundink and green 122 Ohms, White and Blue 85 Ohms, Brown and Light Blue 219 Ohms. Yellow wires were 1.6 ohms between all 3 wires. It seems some of the numbers are off according to spec from the ignition diagnosis thread especially the Brown and Light Blue (The Brown coming from Stator looks like it faded to pink. It's the same color as the pink). Considering these numbers should I have the stator rewound?
5. The connectors are crumbling. I'll need to buy new connectors. Where is the best place to purchase these? Is there a better way to do the wiring than using connectors with spade/flat terminals?
I'll check ignition switch and safeties after I get the CDI from ignitech and get the ignition system up and installed.
Am I on the right track here? Any suggestions are most welcome!
I'd like to list out what I have done here and ask for any help I can get.
1. Started the order process for a programmable CDI from ignitech dccdip2. That process has started by reaching out to ignitech.
2. I want to do the GM COIL mod and have purchased Duralast ignition coil part c849. Along with this I will replace the spark plug wires. Spark plug caps left 4500 Ohms right 5100 Ohms, they look new. Need to buy new wires and caps for the coil side.
3. The reg/rec. It looks like previous owner purchased a new one. There are no identifying marks on it. I do want to run a lithium ion battery. I assume I will need to replace the current Reg/rec? Can anyone provide me with recommendations on where to purchase a reg/rec that works with a lithium ion battery?
4. Ran stator tests and foundink and green 122 Ohms, White and Blue 85 Ohms, Brown and Light Blue 219 Ohms. Yellow wires were 1.6 ohms between all 3 wires. It seems some of the numbers are off according to spec from the ignition diagnosis thread especially the Brown and Light Blue (The Brown coming from Stator looks like it faded to pink. It's the same color as the pink). Considering these numbers should I have the stator rewound?
5. The connectors are crumbling. I'll need to buy new connectors. Where is the best place to purchase these? Is there a better way to do the wiring than using connectors with spade/flat terminals?
I'll check ignition switch and safeties after I get the CDI from ignitech and get the ignition system up and installed.
Am I on the right track here? Any suggestions are most welcome!