RE: [DML] Power loss resolved?

["John Hervey" <john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Rich, I have always said the older coils and electrical system will die of
old age and need to be replaced. Resistance builds up in the wires over time
and renders them worthless. A new coil will add new pep and life to the
engine. This is not an uncommon problem as the coil get older the fire get
weaker.
John Hervey
www.specialtauto.com


-----Original Message-----
From: cruznmd [mailto:racuti1@xxxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Sunday, April 25, 2004 4:47 PM
To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [DML] Power loss resolved?

Let it never be said that David T. doesn't know his stuff.

He was the only one who mentioned the ignition system and even though
I'd replaced -all- of that stuff recently I figured I'd better look.
I checked the spark and it was a weak yellow one. Not really knowing
what to replace first, I bought a new coil.

Now I'm up to full power, with no hesitation, stumble or bucking.
Starting was -instant- instead of the few cranks it used to take.

I've measured the ballast resistor and it's fine. I'm not sure why
the coil was dying. Has anyone ever had a coil die a slow death? My
experience is that they either work or they don't. I hope it's just
bad luck. I'll drive for a few days and make sure that this really
was the problem and not the fuel system.

Rich A.
#5335








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