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Title: Testing your ignition
Post by: BDA on Monday,March 01, 2021, 09:53:53 AM

I have recently had a reason to check into my ignition system (it turned out that everything is good. My problem turned out to be fouled spark plugs. This is a good teaching moment - test and resolve the easy (and/or cheap) possibilities first (one of basic those rules that I so often forget!)

But forgetting that rule ended up giving me a better understanding of the ignition system. I haven't had that many ignition problems so this experience had some positives.

I've attached a document tests that the Pertronix tech guy sent me. It's for Pertronix systems but there are useful tests for any ignition system for a vintage car.

Title: Re: Testing your ignition
Post by: Clifton on Monday,March 01, 2021, 10:42:58 AM

That's nice of you to attach the PDF. It will be there forever and will help many at some point.

Title: Re: Testing your ignition
Post by: Arizona on Monday,March 01, 2021, 10:59:18 AM

Thanks BDA. Downloaded and cataloged for the day when I (hopefully won't) need it.

Title: Re: Testing your ignition
Post by: Bainford on Thursday,March 04, 2021, 09:18:46 PM

Cheers BDA.