testing coil's

[Ed Saniewski]

I saw it somewhere but can't remember where. How do you test a coil at a flea market with a meter to see if the coils inside the box are shorted? Thanks.

 

[Steve Jelf]

This will work, but I don't know if you need a 120v outlet. You can ask John Regan. He's an electrical whiz.

http://www.funprojects.com/products/ct-1.aspx

 

[Ed Saniewski]

Thanks Steve, not what I was looking for, but that is a great looking tool.

 

[Farmallcub49]

If you go on Steve's link, but then search for John's Coil Beeper that is a fool proof tool for the job. It fits in your pocket and all you do is touch it to the two side contacts if it is good it beeps, if it doesn't beep salvage the wood if it is good and chuck the rest.

If you want to use an ohm meter, click the link below and it will give you the readings you should get.

http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/411944/431231.html?1395085170

 

[Ed Saniewski]

Thanks Farmall for the link, That is a good picture of the coil. I found the video I was looking for on you tube, it was the coil doctor Brent Mize.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_Acs-ERzlY

Thanks again.