running on one cylinder - 80 ss440 started by 46m8080
	October 4th 2009 at 6:21 PM Post #1
	46m8080 Starting Member 43 Posts Group: Members Member Since: March 6th 2009
	i just got a 1980 ss440 and got it running replaced the coil and wires and while its running i can take one plug wire off and it stays running then when i unhook the other it dies so i think its only running on one side and has no power and pops once in a while out the carb i was told it was more than likely the cdi box any thoughts before i buy one . Rating: 0 Quick Edit Edit Topic

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	October 6th 2009 at 6:18 PM Post #2
	TeamNFG Advanced Member 1458 Posts Group: Members Member Since: February 22nd 2006 Location: SomeSno, Ab., Canada
	100% not the cdi, if the cdi is not working then you will have no spark, this is a old sled, are you sure it is cdi and not points? Check that you have spark, if yes then check compression, and also pull the exhaust off, take a light and look up at the pistons to see if there is damage If you don't have spark, and you have a new coil, then your wire or cap could be no good If it is a points ignition that can be your problem as well Let me know the answers and we will go from there Fix it till its broke! Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit