How can you test ignition coils to see which is the better one to use?
regarding tii leading coil.
thanks in advance prof :p
http://www.amazon.com/KD-Tools-2756-Calibrated-Ignitions/dp/B0002STSBC
be sure you order the HEI version ( no anode in the spark plug well )
else the poor mans test is to use a dirty spark plug with an earth clamp to the battery around its belly
If you have the right kind of test gear and are bloody careful (the voltages involved could put an upside down smile on you in a second...) then the info on this site can be very useful for testing coil/plug combo - can even do it on a running engine.
http://www.motor.com/magazine/pdfs/052005_04.pdf
If you lift the small plastic cap on the coil pack, you can get access to the 2 coil screws for the primary winding - a scope probe and scope with at least a 500v input rating can show you what\'s going on in the primary side (and becauase it\'s a coupled coil, you can get some info for the secondary circuit and spark plug too).
I\'ve successfully used a DS Nano scope (ebay jobby) with x10 probe - get some really useful info - but don\'t touch anything - it really bites. :eek::2eek
cheers guys, i think i\'ll try the poor mans way.
i dont have any test gear :(
I hope its my not my lovely RE-A ones your testing :Giggle
Quote from: B.Martin;790058I hope its my not my lovely RE-A ones your testing :Giggle
lol, no, the actual coil packs nto leads :Giggle