while trying to diagnose the problem of why my ds would only run with jumper cables installed I decided to try another cdi. I installed the cdi and started it up and it idled fine like with the factory one.So I removed the cables and it still ran fine(I smiled).Then I hit the throttle and it suddenly shut off.I reinstalled the cables and it would not start just spin over,then I smelled smoke and saw the cdi bellowing smoke.I immediately unhooked it,(toast)then I plugged the factory one back up and It will only spin but not start! Can someone please help!I have a rectifier on the way,would it cause that because I do not want to fry my ron wood cdi thats on the way too!

 

call the bom or gary or eric those are the engine guys and have the answer for you.

 

Bad ground and you pumped too many amps at her and she found a ground in the ing. But it was too small for the amperage draw and smash that will smoke up a garage won't it[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-disgusted.gif[/img] i have watched a mechanic of mine do the same thing just before he went on unemployment...[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img] did you end up with a hole burnt in her.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-disgusted.gif[/img]

 

I would think your rectifier is junk, install stock cdi and new rectifier when it arrives before installing the RW cdi.