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Re: [TR] Rough running engine

To: Cosmo Kramer <tr4a2712@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [TR] Rough running engine
From: Randall <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>
Date: Wed, 15 May 2013 22:20:06 +0000
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---- Bob Labuz <yellowtr@adelphia.net> wrote: 
> Cosmo,
> 
> Use an ohm meter to check the coil. I cant remember the exact # of ohms 
> but someone will post it I am sure.
> 
> On a stock 4A should be the same as a 3, 4 or up to 72 TR6.

Between the two side terminals = 3 ohms.  Center (spark) terminal to either 
side terminal can vary, anything within roughly 8Kohm to 15Kohm is probably OK.
Any terminal to case should show open circuit (infinite ohms).

Not an exhaustive test, but should catch at least 80% or so of coil failures.

Randall

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