<VV> It Runs!! for a while...

[henry kaczmarek]

Cash---If you have a Ohmmeter, and the specs from the FLAPS it's very easy 
to check a standard GM coil. Test probes to the Pos and Neg terminals is one 
test, and center hole (where wire Goes) to the (I think) Pos terminal is the 
other.
Chances are though, the coil might test good cold on the bench, but the 
windings will break down once it gets heated up and the readings can change. 
Done this on the car to check the primary windings (pos and neg terminal). 
Normally, you're dealing with a 40 year old or older coil.   You don't have 
to go nuts to get a good coil.  A Standard Ignition "Bluestreak" Coil is 
available at most GOOD FLAPS, like Big A, Carquest, etc---Don't look in the 
discount joints for one.  Paid about 18 bucks for it and have had no issues. 
Bluestreak is Standard Ignitions "Top of the line"  gear.  GP Sorenson (used 
to be and still might be Advance Auto's main line) is Std Ignition "GARBAGE" 
line.   Bluestreaks are also made in that USA place.

Hank
(Slightly rusty ASE Parts Specialist)


-----Original Message----- 
From: J R Read
Sent: Saturday, July 21, 2012 5:46 PM
To: Cash Case ; virtualvairs at corvair.org
Subject: Re:  It Runs!! for a while...

On the coil - borrow a known good one from a buddy.  One that is known to
operate well in his Corvair.  You can just lay it on the rear frame rail for
the test.  If the symptoms leave, you've solved the problem.  It IS possible
to buy a defective new one, but does not happen that often.

Later, JR


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Cash Case" <cash.case at sbcglobal.net>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Saturday, July 21, 2012 2:51 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> It Runs!! for a while...


> As for Mike Kovacs and Dennis Pleau's suggestion, how do you check a
> coil, or is it just easier to replace it.  seems replacement is easiest
> to me.  ;op
>
> I've replaced the tank sock so I'm good t here.  I've had that problem
> before. ;op
>
> -Thanks
> -C

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