What's the buzz?

olddog67 · Dec 5, 2016

I have a 67 Charger and when I turn the key to the auxiliary position there is a loud buzzing noise coming from what seems to be the distributor? When I crank the key the noise goes away. Also when in the auxiliary position I got a good shock from the coil wire, is that normal?

Trashdog67 · Dec 5, 2016

olddog67 said:
I have a 67 Charger and when I turn the key to the auxiliary position there is a loud buzzing noise coming from what seems to be the distributor? When I crank the key the noise goes away. Also when in the auxiliary position I got a good shock from the coil wire, is that normal?

With the engine running, if you turn the key quickly to the ACC position, will it keep running?

texas69bee · Dec 5, 2016

Are you running points or electronic ignition?

olddog67 · Dec 5, 2016

Electronic ignition. Its a 383 btw. It was converted by PO

texas69bee · Dec 5, 2016

olddog67 said:
Electronic ignition. Its a 383 btw. It was converted by PO

Have you popped the cap at all to see if there is any arching going on? Bare wires, rotor or cracked cap?

olddog67 · Dec 6, 2016

No I have not, I will tonight and have a look over it though.

Lionized · Dec 6, 2016

Bad coil/ground?
The same thing was happening with my Bee. My tach would even read about 1500rpm. Changed the engine harness, no longer an issue.

olddog67 · Dec 6, 2016

I pulled the distributor cap off and found this inside. There is a burn mark on one of the contacts. Actually melted it some.

texas69bee · Dec 6, 2016

Looks like progress

olddog67 · Dec 7, 2016

Would this cause a loud buzzing noise? And why is it arching to begin with?

What's the buzz?

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