Testing 1933 v8 ignition coil.
Before I send my 1933 v8 ignition coil to have it rebuilt, I would like to test it first
Before I send my 1933 v8 ignition coil to have it rebuilt, I would like to test it first
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If they rebuild it why would you have to test it?3~ Tudor's & 1~ Coupe
Henry Ford said,
"It's all nuts and bolts"
"Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible."
Mitch's Auto Service ctr -
Maybe it does not have to be rebuilt? Or do you think just the age of the thing warrants a rebuilding?Comment
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The only way I test a coil is to drive it. Sometimes they don't act up until it's hot. Keep a spare in your shirt pocket.png "tongue")
3~ Tudor's & 1~ Coupe
Henry Ford said,
"It's all nuts and bolts"
"Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible."
Mitch's Auto Service ctrComment
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The reason for rebuilding, is it won't fail if you do. New technology that is not suseptable to the heat of which Mitch speaks.Comment
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Ok, I got it. Even if I tested it with a multimeter than is no realistic test under the stress of rapid firing under driving conditions. I will send it out to be rebuilt.Comment
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MY QUESTIONS:
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