Are you sure the it doesn’t have the delay relay? bypass it by removing the relay and installing a jumper between the 2 white wires. How did you verify the model year? Engine or chassis? My understanding was the delay relay wasn’t added until 82 but it’s speculation. Maybe the engine and or harness got changed at some point. As much as the G1 changed it stayed the same. I’ve had 7 of these things and find new things all the time.Check for the extra little black box on the fender should be slightly further back than the CDI iirc.
Also did you verify the high voltage cables were installed correctly. Check here
https://www.buggiesgonewild.com/show...t=76176&page=6