I ordered the trytonic part, and as I look at this diagram, I don't believe I have the "PAMCO" part on the bike. What is the purpose of this part?
This is a pamco
To test a Pamco.......from this link
http://www.xs650.com/threads/boyer-and-pamco-ignition.46859/
Testing the PAMCO
1, Use a voltmeter and check for battery voltage on each of the red/white wires with the key and kill switch are turned on.
2, The dual output coil has to have both spark plug wires connected to a spark plug at all times.
3, To test for spark, connect one of the spark plug wires to a spark plug that is grounded to the engine.
To test for spark without having to turn the engine over, do this procedure:
1. Remove the PAMCO rotor.
2. Remove the locating pin in the advance rod.
3. Reinstall the rotor, but without the pin.
4. Replace the nut holding the rotor on loosely. This will allow you to spin the rotor to produce a spark without having to turn the engine over.
5, Connect one of the spark plug wires to a spark plug that is grounded to the engine, but not installed in the engine.
6, Make sure that the other spark plug wire is connected to a spark plug in the engine.
7. Turn on the ignition switch and the kill switch.
8, Spin the rotor while looking at the gap in the spark plug for a spark.
9, Turn off the kill switch and the ignition switch.
What is needed is a set of comprehensive photos displaying all the parts discussed in this thread........closeups are good but also some photos that give a wider view.........This pic shows the pamco but if the angle was showing the board, then a burnt out part may be seen ............
Buying new parts without fully understanding what is wrong won't solve a problem...........Might, if your lucky, more likely going to cost more when the new part doesn't solve an issue..............Diagnose, diagnose, diagnose, then diagnose some more...........not knowing is not a problem.........will learn on here from those that do...........Lots of pics help others see something that may not be in the discussion.................