[DeTomaso] Definition of Ins. EE response
Christopher Kimball
chrisvkimball at msn.com
Sun Dec 19 20:32:35 EST 2010
Maybe the coil isn't even the problem. I've been hoping (ironically) the car wouldn't start again so I could check to be sure the MSD box has a spark (the test is easy), but now, as if to taunt me, the car starts perfectly every time I try!
Chris
> From: PersoCaddy at aol.com
> Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 20:28:15 -0500
> To: detomaso at realbig.com
> Subject: [DeTomaso] Definition of Ins. EE response
>
> Hi Guy's. The measured coil resistance comes from the length of wire used
> in the secondary windings, this is thinner wire with lots of turns. So that
> is why the readings are lower. A coils electrical impedance both inductive
> and capacitive is matched to the source that is driving it. Either the
> points as in an old style or a Capacitor in the new electronic ones. So the
> coils resistance is a non issue other than to tell you if it is shorted. I
> would as a matter of choice us only the coil the manufacturer recommends as
> they where designed to match each other. Pat Orlando 1972 Yellow Pantera S/N
> 4011
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