OK, my run of luck with the 782 just got a LOT better!!!!!!
Dad's dealer had the Mag 18 ignition module in stock, so $60 later and one more time pulling the engine out and I was set. Determined not to get my butt kicked again by this thing, I set the engine in the frame and installed one bolt....on the starter wire, with the intention of checking the spark before I went any further. Took a spare new plug, attached a plug wire to it and grounded it to the plug installed in the head......touched the key to check for spark...and it STARTED and RAN before I knew what happened!!!!!!
.....ended up killing it by holding my hand over the carb (remember, I only hooked up one wire???).
Anyway, finished the install, warmed it up, tuned it up, then buttoned it up!!!!
Mag 18 looks real nice in there....
Hour meter, ignition relay, and sending unit wiring...
Dash, key on, not running...
Oil pressure, luke warm at idle...50 psi!!!! 75 psi cold at WOT!!!
Finally, installed some nice dress up goodies from Mike M. (chrome hood orniment and foot rests)
BIG smile on Mr. Plow's face tonight!!!!!!