Coils will not buzz

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Model T Ford Forum: Forum 2014: Coils will not buzz
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By glenn anthony on Saturday, September 13, 2014 - 10:13 pm:

first model t and i have a lot to learn
turn the switch to battery and the coils do not buzz. took coil box out , clean contacts on box and bench checked the coils . 3 will buzz and have spark one coil is dead . using a test light i have power from battery through switch , through box ,through coil and out of terminal and through to the timer.
what should i check next or should i try to start on mag and then switch to battery ? are they suppose to buzz when switch is turned on to battery , will they buzz if switch is turned to mag ?


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Clayton Swanson on Saturday, September 13, 2014 - 10:26 pm:

be careful not to put any voltage with jumper wires etc. to the mag terminal, or it can make your magnets on the flywheel magneto dead. you want to start on battery, then switch to mag after its running. coils will not buzz even when you crank over by hand? each one should buzz when it turns to its time to fire by the timer. will not buzz on mag at rest, but a good mag will start the car when cranking they say! i've not had one


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Chris Cook on Saturday, September 13, 2014 - 10:36 pm:

Glen,the coils won't buzz on the magneto unless the motor is running. They ought to buzz when the switch is on battery. Check the commutator and make sure it is clean. Then maybe take the coil that does work and exchange it for the one(s) that don't work. Fairly simple system albeit a peculiar one. Make certain when testing your coils on the bench that they are under load by having an earthed spark plug connected or they will all be damaged. Hope this helps, Chris


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Ron Patterson-Nicholasville, Kentucky on Saturday, September 13, 2014 - 11:58 pm:

Glenn
Give me a call 10AM to 5PM EST when I am in the shop. I will walk you through a simple routine to determine where the trouble lies.
Ron the Coilman
859-881-1677


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Hal Davis-SE Georgia on Sunday, September 14, 2014 - 07:09 am:

Glenn,

Take Ron up on his offer. You won't find anyone more knowledgeable in this area.

Whether a coil buzzes or not when you turn the switch to battery depends on whether the timer is in a position to complete the primary circuit to ground. It just depends on where the engine stopped, so no buzz when switching to battery is not necessarily a cause for alarm. However, you should hear them buzz in secession as you turn the engine over. They do not buzz on magneto, even when running. It is more of a clicking sound.

Give Ron a call. You'll be glad you did.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By glenn anthony on Sunday, September 14, 2014 - 09:02 am:

THANKS EVERYONE .
THEY WILL NOT BUZZ EVEN AFTER TURNING THE ENGINE OVER . I KNOW I WILL HAVE TO PURCHASE A COUPLE OF NEW COILS . WILL CHECK E-BAY .
WILL CALL RON THE COIL MAN TOMORROW .
THINKING OF SELLING AND BUYING SOME I KNOW HOW TO WORK ON . IT IS A 1924 ROADSTER WITH TURTLEBACK .
NEW TOP , NEW CURTAIN , NEW EXHAUST ,NEW TIRES . NO RUST THRU BUT LOT OF ORIGINAL PATINA .
THANKS AGAIN AND RON I WILL CALL YOU .
GLENN


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Andre Valkenaers on Sunday, September 14, 2014 - 09:55 am:

Glenn,
Just post some photos if you can.
About the Ebay coils just pay attention rebuild very often means just cleaned up. Send your coils to Ron he will be pleased to rebuild yours for a good price.

Good luck

Andre
Belgium


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Kenneth W DeLong on Sunday, September 14, 2014 - 10:07 am:

Maybe it's only me but are you giving up a little quick?? You should be able to find someone close to take a look or is this about selling? Bud.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Norman T. Kling on Sunday, September 14, 2014 - 10:17 am:

A Model T is one of the easier cars to work on. It does have some unique features such as the ignition system and the transmission, but the Ford manual and the club publications or CD's will lead you through maintenance and repair of all the important parts. Don't give up.

What you need is to find a few good coils which have been tested, then when you have a problem with yours, substitute a known good one and see if it fixes your problem. If you can't afford to buy any more coils, find someone in your area who has a Model T and borrow his coils to make the test. You can also verify that your coil is bad by trying it in someone else's T.

Your closest local club will have many members who are willing to give you hands on help.
Norm


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By glenn anthony on Sunday, September 14, 2014 - 01:34 pm:

KEN YOU ARE PROBABLY RIGHT I SHOULD KEEP IT . EVEN AN OLD DOG CAN LEARN NEW TRICKS . . JUST HAD MY 80th BIRTHDAY AND DO HAVE THE PATIENCE I USED TO HAVE. I AM SURE RON WILL SET ME STRAIGHT . WILL PURCHASE SOME REBUILT COILS I WANT TO HAVE IT ON THE ROAD THIS FALL ..
WONDERED THE QUALITY OF THE COILS FOR SALE ON E-BAY .
THANKS EVERYONE FOR THE ADVISE AND I WILL GO TO THE COIL MAN .
THANKS GLENN


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