After heating the coil in a 200 degree oven for an hour! Expansion from high temps is what causes the internal shorts, which may go away when the coil is cold. BTDT, more than once! Stuart -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of PSD Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2015 12:06 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: crank, wont start_coil testing Better just to test for good hot spark. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Pat Spragge/RFAN Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2015 1:47 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: crank, wont start_coil testing Digging around, I found this...(from a Porsche mechanic ) so likely close. Coil Resistance Check Primary...0.4-0.6 ohms Secondary...5000-7200 ohms Does that seem about right? |
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