In a message dated 11/13/2004 9:40:55 AM Pacific Standard Time, ScottDaniel@turbovans.com writes: Whenever there is arcing at a coil, you should also be suspicious of high resistance downstream from the coil, causing the coil to leak/arc....like very big plug gaps perhaps, or sometimes shot plug wires...although you would expect those to leak, not resist. Hi All, When my 91 Westy 2.1 ran like Doo Doo, It wasn't until I replaced the S/P Wires, that it was back to running like a top ! I was going to check the resistance in them and then didn't, because there was absolutely No arcing at all. And that's what we've gotten used to checking for. (How do I spell ASSUME?:) Worth the $30 or $40 bucks. Have a great Saturday! John C... |
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