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| Author: | volksdude2007 [ Thu Feb 23, 2012 4:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | testing coil |
i tried to fire my buggy for the first time today and i am not getting any spark i tested my coil im getting 12.? volts back to my coil, coming out of my coil i have between 5 and 6 is this normal voltage to come out im debating on wether to buy new coil or throw a set of regular points and condenser in it i have electronic points right now but i dont have a clue on how to test and see if they are good whats your thoughts |
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| Author: | Bubbalowe [ Thu Feb 23, 2012 6:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: testing coil |
All coils are 6 volts through the use of an internal or external resistor so the 5/6 volts out is right. This is the primary winding part of the coil and the secondary windings need tested with an ohm meter. Electronic ignition is recognized as the preferred ignition source so don't be quick to give up on it. If you don't have a meter the easiest test is with a known good coil. A test light on the negative post of the coil should show the distibutor firing when you crank it over for a module test. |
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| Author: | volksdude2007 [ Thu Feb 23, 2012 7:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: testing coil |
Ok ill test the points tomorrow. Then thanks |
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| Author: | Odyknuck [ Thu Feb 23, 2012 10:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: testing coil |
Easyest way to test a coil is to apply +12VDC to the + side of the coil, disconnect the negative side from points and tap wire to ground. Also pull the coil wire out of the distributer and hold it away from ground about 1/4". Watch for a bright blue spark from the coil wire to ground. If you get a spark each time you pull the negtive wire off ground your good to go. BTW use a pair of plug wire pliers to hold the coil wire. Or you could have one of your close buds just hold it there!  
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| Author: | volksdude2007 [ Fri Feb 24, 2012 10:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: testing coil |
I tried your way ody it was my electronic module for the points went and picked up a new set of petronic ignition points installed them running fine just need to set my idle slightly on my carbs they are a little off from eaxh other but just minor adjusting now few hundred dollars more worth of parts and i should be ready thanks guys |
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| Author: | Odyknuck [ Fri Feb 24, 2012 11:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: testing coil |
So who held the Coil wire!  Glad you figured it out.
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| Author: | volksdude2007 [ Sat Feb 25, 2012 2:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: testing coil |
lol that would be me luckily i didnt get zapped ive had it happen before 
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