Black_label Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 Good morning guys, I was in the process of changing my ignition coil, when I noticed one of the wires leading to the distributor was cut. In addition one of the ring connectors on the resistor ballast in a rubber cover also broke (blue wire). The car would run before but now it won't start, so I'm blaming these two issues. Would I be able to splice the wires back together or should I be in search for new wires? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 You can splice them. I'd use a butt connector and shrink tubing myself, but many people like soldering. The engine won't start because the blue wire is the signal to the EFI computer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black_label Posted May 9, 2018 Author Share Posted May 9, 2018 17 minutes ago, NewZed said: You can splice them. I'd use a butt connector and shrink tubing myself, but many people like soldering. The engine won't start because the blue wire is the signal to the EFI computer. Is the cylinder necessary? Can I bypass that also? Thank you for replying so quickly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 Why not just fix it? It's a capacitor for reducing electrical noise. It has a purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black_label Posted May 9, 2018 Author Share Posted May 9, 2018 (edited) 47 minutes ago, NewZed said: Why not just fix it? It's a capacitor for reducing electrical noise. It has a purpose. I didn't know the name of the component, thank you for the info. I'll look into repairing it. Would that be the exact name? Edited May 9, 2018 by Black_label Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 Typically, it's known for suppressing radio interference, buzzing, so it's not really necessary. I've used them to make my tach work right though. Electrical noise can cause problems. Looks like any alternator condenser would work. You can get them at the local auto parts store. Not a huge deal though. There are two #23's. One at the alternator and one at the coil. http://www.carpartsmanual.com/datsun/Z-1969-1978/electrical/radio-stereo-clock/from-aug-76/23 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZHoob2004 Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 The wires broke off on mine, so I ended up using one similar to this (I think it's supposed to be for an F100 or something) https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/ECHIH200 Basically any large-ish capacitor will work. It's not expressly necessary for the car to function, but as mentioned it helps to clean up electrical noise and reduces interference in the tach and radio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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