In a message dated 98-03-19 20:56:11 EST, you write:
<<
IGNITION VOLTAGE OUTPUT TEST
Scopes may be inaccessible from time to time, so we at "Bubba's
Garage"
have come up with this here test for Ignition Output:
1.Hold medium wrench in one hand, Sears wrench preferred for accuracy
of test 'cause other smooth wrenches are too slick for throwin'!
2.With engine runnin', grab hold of the plug end of an ignition cable
with the other hand and hold on tight!
3.This will more than likely cause you to throw wrench! KV output
is based on how far the wrench wuz thrown!
10 feet = approx. 10,000 volts
20 feet = approx. 15,000 volts
30 feet = approx. 25,000 volts
Over 30 feet = Caution! Must be one of them new
dis-is-it ignition systems,
use bigger wrench and
retest.
Great stuff!
Reminds me of my first lesson in ignition system troubleshooting.
I was maybe 8 years old. Our lawnmower would not start. My brother, ten
years my elder, was trying to figure out the problem. He removes the high
tension lead at the spark plug and tells me to hold the end of the wire
between my thumb and forefinger. I am thrilled to think that I could actually
help solve the problem, and hold on tightly. He gives the rope a mighty pull,
and watches me closely. No doubt about it, there was voltage getting to the
plug!!
Rich Rock
64 TR4
65 TR4A-IRS
67 TR4A...parts for sale
70 TVR VIXEN
|