Coil voltage
Melting Slicks
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From: Austin Tx
Assuming you have points, with the car not running, you should see either something around 6 or 12 volts depending on whether or not the points are open. If the car is running you will get the average of these, and therefore should see between 9-10 volts.
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Don't be surprised if you see 12 volts. The resistor wire is there to limit amperage , not voltage.
EDIT:
Found this thread,this should answer your more in depth questions. 
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...vaoltag-s.html
EDIT:
Found this thread,this should answer your more in depth questions. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...vaoltag-s.html
Last edited by ...Roger...; Jul 7, 2011 at 05:11 PM.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Austin Tx
Don't be surprised if you see 12 volts. The resistor wire is there to limit amperage , not voltage.
EDIT:
Found this thread,this should answer your more in depth questions.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...vaoltag-s.html
EDIT:
Found this thread,this should answer your more in depth questions. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...vaoltag-s.html
Thanks! I guess I learned my lesson well!
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From: Brooklin Ontario
Don't be surprised if you see 12 volts. The resistor wire is there to limit amperage , not voltage.
EDIT:
Found this thread,this should answer your more in depth questions.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...vaoltag-s.html
EDIT:
Found this thread,this should answer your more in depth questions. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...vaoltag-s.html
Later, Rog.
