Clark C30CL:
Won’t start

The unit had a blown head gasket. The head gasket and timing belt were replaced. The unit is in time, it try's however will not start. The unit has a 2.4L Mitsubishi engine in it. The ignition system is comprised of a module, a coil with numerous wires running into it and the distributor. We have a spark however, it seems to be rather sporadic. The distributor has a two prong plug with nothing attached. Is that correct?
We do not have anyone that is familiar with this electronic ignition system. Any help would be appreciated.
  • Posted 13 Jan 2024 05:54
  • Discussion started by SunnyWrench
  • Florida, United States
Working for retirement
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I have a C15CL with this same system, but I have no spark from the coil. I do have power on one of the wires going to the coil with the key on. I have inspected the wires for the crank sensor and coil, and I can't see that any are broken. Any help would be appreciated
  • Posted 16 Jan 2024 03:21
  • Reply by scot_m
  • North Carolina, United States
What is your email?
  • Posted 13 Jan 2024 07:11
  • Reply by SunnyWrench
  • Florida, United States
Working for retirement
Maybe send it to my email? Also look at sensor
  • Posted 13 Jan 2024 06:40
  • Modified 13 Jan 2024 07:08 by poster
  • Reply by John_Bradley
  • Texas, United States
Jb69
I do not think I can post pictures on here
  • Posted 13 Jan 2024 06:38
  • Reply by SunnyWrench
  • Florida, United States
Working for retirement
Yes , check the plug and wires and voltage at coil with key on one wire should be battery volts and one will be neg and I believe one is a sense wire and is it possible to send pic of coil etc ?
  • Posted 13 Jan 2024 06:31
  • Modified 13 Jan 2024 06:39 by poster
  • Reply by John_Bradley
  • Texas, United States
Jb69
Thanks for the reply.
You say wiring from coil to engine?
Off of the coil we have the main coil wire to the distributor then there is a five wire plug going from the module to the coil.
  • Posted 13 Jan 2024 06:26
  • Reply by SunnyWrench
  • Florida, United States
Working for retirement
The distributor on that unit just directs spark to plugs , look at wiring from coil to e c m they had an issue breaking and coming loose
I am retired after 42 years in lift truck repair
32 with Clark dealership.follow wiring from coil it runs down beside engine and check all plugs etc if you need any more information please let me know
  • Posted 13 Jan 2024 06:18
  • Modified 13 Jan 2024 06:20 by poster
  • Reply by John_Bradley
  • Texas, United States
Jb69

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