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Re: [T3] ignition troubleshooting


<x-charset iso-8859-1>> The + side of the coil should have 12V all the time. The - side
> should have 12V when the points are open and 0V when the points
> are closed.

This tested exactly as mentioned.

> If by "inner" you mean the stationary side, then this should always
> be ground (0V.) The movable point should have 12V when the
> points are open and 0V when they are closed. If this point is
> always at 12V then the points aren't closing. [Exception: If you're
> measuring this with the dizzy out, then the dizzy itself is no longer
> grounded so everything on it will float up to 12V when the points
> are closed.]

I checked voltage with the dizzy in the car, and there was always voltage at
the points, even when I "closed" them. This could be the problem.

> The shaft itself should always be grounded, 0V (unless you have
> the dizzy out of the engine.)

Yes, I accidentally grounded myself on the dizzy shaft (ouch!)


> Some rotors have 0 Ohms while other have 5000 Ohms. Both work
> fine, but the former will make more noise on your AM radio.

Thanks again

Jason
68 Notch



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