[T3] New pump different hic-ups

[Tim Keohane]

Just tested the wire. 1000 ohms resistance. I will cut and send a cheque today. Let me know on the cost of the S P connector so I can add it to the $70.00
Thanks 
Tim 
73 FI auto
On May 14, 2015, at 7:05 AM, Jim Adney wrote:

> On 14 May 2015 at 6:43, Tim Keohane wrote:
> 
>> I presume I test with an ohm meter? No resistance/some resistance.
>> Open meaning no continuity. 
> 
> Yes, that's the best way. Just measure the resistance of the whole 
> wire, from end to end. There's no need to take it apart. Anything in 
> the range of 800-1200 Ohms is fine. The only real problem is when you 
> get infinity (which will read OL or OPEN on most digital Ohmmeters 
> these days.)  
> 
> I check each wire at each tuneup. They seldom go bad, but when they 
> go bad they will run just fine for awhile, so you don't know 
> anything's wrong. But eventually the gap gets so large inside the 
> insulator that the spark won't jump it, then that cylinder starts to 
> miss.
> 
> If you find one that's gone to infinity, just replace the SP 
> connector. I have them, both used and new. If you're now using 
> resistor plugs, you no longer need the resistor connectors. I have 
> non-resistor connectors, too. They will never fail, so they are a 
> good match for resistor plugs.
> 
> 
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