It is interesting to note the sound of an AC vs DC adjusted ignition coil.
Just can't justify having a microchip dominate the turning of a screw ....
Top box AC powered as Voltage from the magneto. Bottom box DC powered as per battery.
For testing only....
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For testing only....
Knowing how some are opposed to using a buzz box tester, I constructed a second unit that is powered by an AC transformer with 0 to 15 volts AC out.
It is interesting to note the sound of an AC vs DC adjusted ignition coil.
Just can't justify having a microchip dominate the turning of a screw ....
Top box AC powered as Voltage from the magneto. Bottom box DC powered as per battery.
It is interesting to note the sound of an AC vs DC adjusted ignition coil.
Just can't justify having a microchip dominate the turning of a screw ....
Top box AC powered as Voltage from the magneto. Bottom box DC powered as per battery.
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A Whiteman
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Re: For testing only....
Just can't justify having a microchip dominate the turning of a screw ....
The best quote yet, I love it
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RichardG
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Re: For testing only....
I TOO BUILT MY OWN, I USE THE LIONEL TRANS FORMER AS IT HAS BOTH AC AND DC, I AGREE THE DC GIVES THE BETTER SOUND, 3-3--1/2 AMPS AND YOUR GOLDEN , ITS PURE FUN TO TAKE A PART THAT'S 100 YEARS OLD WITH A LITTLE TINKERING BRING IT BACK TO LIFE,GOOD AS NEW, IT TOOK THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY NEARLY 100 YEARS TO COPY A COIL FOR EACH PLUG--MY MY HOW INTERESTING,
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Art M
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Re: For testing only....
I use 2 d cell batteries in series to set the tension. Set the tension so that the coil just starts to buzz. The coil should throw a spark across a .130 inch gap. It is simple and affordable.
Not recommended for Montana 500 type driving, just 32 mph driving.
I know I will probably get beat up for using this method but it looks for me. I can give the logic behind this procedure if anyone is interested.
Ar t Mirtes
Not recommended for Montana 500 type driving, just 32 mph driving.
I know I will probably get beat up for using this method but it looks for me. I can give the logic behind this procedure if anyone is interested.
Ar t Mirtes
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david_dewey
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Re: For testing only....
I built a box using an American Flyer train transformer for the power supply, as it puts out 7 to 14 VAC. yes I know there are much better systems out there to texst coil, but this was simple to build with stuff on hand and it will get a coil to work--maybe not optimally but it will work!
T'ake care,
David Dewey
David Dewey