Field testing coils
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Melting Slicks
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From: Moon Township PA
Field testing coils
I was wondering what type of tests can be done on the field at Carlisle when one finds a coil that is right for his/her car? I have a digital pocket multimeter that I carry but I want to know what I can do to give me an idea that just MAYBE the coil I am looking at MAY have a chance of having life in it when I get it home. I have seen banged up, bent, and rusted coils that folks are selling and of course "yeah, it works good."
Any ideas folks?
Gary 72 LT1
Any ideas folks?
Gary 72 LT1
Burning Brakes
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From: Des Moines Iowa
Re: Field testing coils (GaryS)
I don't know for certain, however I do know from past experience, on other engines, many coils will work fine when cold, but it's when they get hot that they will quite functioning properly. Don't know if a 'field test' on a cold coil will identify this problem or not..............Opions from others??????????
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Melting Slicks
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Re: Field testing coils (GaryS)
I am looking for a numbers matching coil since that is the only component my car is missing. I have had experiences with other cars that had coils that worked well cold but not hot.
Gary
Gary
