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A Guess and By Golly ! 200 1991

Hi Anil,
Jeez are you dense or what? You made me say that.

I'm telling you that I found out from Art that it will not work because the Power stage is an "integral" part of the coil firing system.
When I tried, what I told you to do, it was all I could get from the coil was an occasional weak spark out the distributors lead to the stud.
I also said I used a direct connection to my battery. Totally circumventing the cars electrical system.
Art knew this and had me do what I suggested to you so I can correct my ways!

Now if you want to blame me for the troubleshooting technique not working, Ok, I can accept that.
I have big shoulders so climb on.
But one thing I'm not going to do is carry you around so you can point at me for all your troubles.
I will also say, "I never told you to jump out there and buy any Power Stage device."
That is on you. Your method and desire for a quick fix, got you!

Another thing that is on you is NOT having the proper tools to use in diagnosing this problem.
YOU have all the help from almost 50 posts that has been is yelling out " get a meter or testing devices."
All of this whole affair is over your head and beyond you capabilities to figure this out is now my conclusion.

You need to get help from a school course or a mechcanic. You need a one on one dialogue with a person in real time.
I don't know your age but if you are in high school find a school that offers automotive classes.
If you are older, try local community colleges in your area. Most are nearly free to residents in most states. There is no excuse not to pick up education or internet knowledge in this country.

Going back and forth with me is a good thing as you are keeping me busy. I think I can appreciate that as I ask for it. I have time and I do waste a lot but this is not fixing this car.

If I were your neighbor I would have figured this out a lot sooner.
Trust me I would only lead to a point and not fix your car for you.
I would make you do all by mostly thinking it through. asking the right questions from DOING like Art did to me! It's the best way as it sinks in until the light in the brain comes on. I have seen some hard students eyes light up when it hits them.
It's how life is suppose to work. The amount of work put in equals the pleasure of what comes out on the other side.
If and when YOU get the car running it will carry you and your family around. That's pride of accomplishment.

It's simple, as you are responsible for what you get.
You choose.
So get with the program here for the Brickboarder's efforts, get local help or sell the car.

Phil






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New 1 Cranks good but not starting [200][1991]
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