Number 1 cylinder not firing on Edelbrock Pro Flo 4

[Dino]

This happened recently after having the engine run multiple times. I am getting spark to the #1 cylinder, bit it's sweak. Weak enough for the timing not to show rpm, or flash the light. It works on the other wires. When swapping the #1 and #2 wires at the distributor, #1 still doesn't fire, but #2 will so it's not the plug or plug wire. No damage to the cap. Any ideas?

[b5blue]

What is the voltage at the coil? 

[Dino]

12.3. Battery is only 12.38 and my little charger doesn't seem to get it up to 13. That's with 2 different bayteries. One regular, and one AGM.

Oh and I found out, the timing light is not registering number 6 either.

2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 work. 1, and 6 are out. I don't get it.

1 and 6 are opposites. Related?

[b5blue]

All I know is low ignition voltage can things go hinky? Get the battery checked and charged fully. 

[70 sublime]

Can you take all the wires off the cap and move them around one spot and turn the dstributor enough to run the same ?
Then see if it that spot on the cap that is the problem ?

[Dino]

Unfortunately not. The cap has 2 screws and only goes on one way.

[Dino]

All I know is low ignition voltage can things go hinky? Get the battery checked and charged fully. 

I will!

[b5blue]

  What ALT. do you run?

[Dino]

Denso 90 amp but I'm replacing it with a 120. I'm waiting for the 4 AWG to come in to replace the 6 AWG.

[70 sublime]

Unfortunately not. The cap has 2 screws and only goes on one way.

I meant can you turn your distributor 1/8 of a turn in the engine and put all the wires back on again over one spot to see if spark wire #1 and #6 still bad or it could be the distributor cap itself was the problem because it is now the next plug wire over not working

[Dino]

Unfortunately not. The cap has 2 screws and only goes on one way.

I meant can you turn your distributor 1/8 of a turn in the engine and put all the wires back on again over one spot to see if spark wire #1 and #6 still bad or it could be the distributor cap itself was the problem because it is now the next plug wire over not working

Oh I see. Yeah I suppose I can give that a shot. I did order a replacement cap to try. I can send it back if it doesn't change anything, or keep it as a spare. 

[b5blue]

I've run a 120amp Denso for years. It put out about 60 amps @ idle. I'm wanting to try one of these instead. https://www.qualitypowerauto.com/pages/ChryslerMegaAmp.php

[Dino]

I hope 120 will do. It will be a direct swap to what I have now. I have done so many changes to the car that I need to stop somewhere or I'll never have it on the road! 

Once this ignition problem is resolved, it will be near ready for it's maiden voyage!

[b5blue]

Well add up all the possible amps draw at idle and there ya go. Think like wipers, lights, AC/Heat, stereo, cooling fans and ignition.   

[cdr]

Possibly running a ballast resistor to the + on the coil when you are not supposed to ?

[metallicareload99]

I have a 130 amp alt, it does fine with fuel injection, electric fuel pump, electric fans. My belt does slip pretty bad sometimes, I think 120 would get it done.

As for the misfire, I'd definitely move all the wires and see. After that I'd do a compression test 

[Dino]

No ballast resistor here. I upgraded the charging system years ago. There was spark on all 8 a few weeks ago. No changes since. I have a new cap and rotor on the way. If that doesn't fix it, Edelbrock will send me an RMA to return the distributor to be tested. Changing wires had no effect.
I have many electrical upgrades, but not many that are running at the same time. I did install a rear view mirror with front and rear cameras, and I have an alarm and remote start. Power locks and windows but they obviously don't run all the time. It's a bit of a set back. I'm close to getting the car done, but I'm not going to rush it. I just hope to get a few drives before snow hits.

[Dino]

I have not turned the distrbutor yet. I'm not sure if it would change anything but I'm willing to try. A new cap and rotor did not make a difference. Still nothing on 1 and 6.

[b5blue]

And that is a what type dizzy? 

[Dino]

Hall effect

[b5blue]

Brand? Reason I ask is I've had terrible luck since replacing my original. (MSD now and hoping for the best.) 

[Dino]

It came with the Edelbrock kit but I don't know who makes them. A short Ford type MSD cap fits.
I spoke with Edelbrock this morning and they asked me to send it to them for testing, so that's what I did. If the dizzy turns out fine then maybe the ECU is the problem. It's a bit of a set back but these things happen.

[b5blue]

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