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02-07-2020, 05:27 PM | #1 |
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Coil Tester needed
Does anybody have a US source for a coil tester like the one shown. This one is a little pricy on ebay at $50 and I would pay that except it is in Columbia and would be 3 or 4 weeks to get to me. I would like one much sooner than that. Any help would be appreciated. Jim in San Jose.
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02-07-2020, 07:55 PM | #2 |
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Re: Coil Tester needed
https://www.autoblog.com/2016/08/01/...ignition-coil/
https://www.liveabout.com/bench-test...n-coil-4177225 There are a lot more, just google test car coil
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02-07-2020, 07:57 PM | #3 |
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Re: Coil Tester needed
I made one using an old distributor and spark plug.
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02-07-2020, 08:35 PM | #4 |
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What I am looking for is a device that makes and breaks the primary circuit continuously so I can see the spark. I have a tester that measures the primary and secondary winding continuity and resistance. The picture posted is not very clear but there is a blithering continuous blue spark shown. That is what I want to do and see. Thanks for your help, Jim in San Jose.
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02-07-2020, 08:59 PM | #5 |
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I got one like this on Epay.
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02-08-2020, 11:15 AM | #6 |
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02-08-2020, 11:53 AM | #7 |
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02-08-2020, 07:33 PM | #8 |
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The old Sun CCT-10 coil tester was a very good unit but is still expensive to this day.
It does a condencer test and a coil test. https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/...ad.php?t=32791 The ones made back in the 50s would even preheat the coils for a good test but they didn't test the condenser and they had no oscilloscope. |
02-09-2020, 09:23 AM | #9 |
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Re: Coil Tester needed
Sorry to hijack this thread- I have the older version of this Snap-on tester, (the MT-640), but it was missing the adjustment screw/knob when I bought it. I did make a replacement screw/knob for mine but I do not know what the "gap" between the brass points is when the indicator edge of the knob reaches the "green- good" margin is. Bob, if you get a chance, would you please measure this "gap" for me? This gap measurement may help others also with that product listed above on ebay.
Thank you in advance, Kyle Holt, MI |
02-09-2020, 01:53 PM | #10 |
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From the bottom of the knob to the tip of the point is 1 51/64".
I would like to find the neon bulb. It shows in the picture but the seller did a lousy packing job and it was broken when it arrived. Bob |
02-09-2020, 03:06 PM | #11 |
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Thanks Katy. That is exactly what info I needed. I will try to build the tester you show. Jim in San Jose
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02-09-2020, 06:13 PM | #12 | |
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Bob, thank you for taking the time to measure that. My Snap-On MT-640 model's stationary point appears to be about 3 times longer than the Snap-On MT-335 model. The adjustment knobs are different lengths. From your photo I think the two brass posts are about the same distance apart. Do you or any other members know what is a satisfactory distance the spark should jump for a 6 volt coil to be considered good. Thank you again, Kyle |
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02-10-2020, 12:21 PM | #13 |
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Kyle, if you can borrow one of the cheap spark testers you could measure the spark gap at various voltages. May not be accurate, but should be close.
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02-10-2020, 01:01 PM | #14 |
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Or try this chart:
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02-10-2020, 01:15 PM | #15 |
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I just read an article that showed a coil can be tested with an ohm meter by checking across the two small posts and then checking from one small post to the spark plug connector.
This was for the Model A but did not give any spec's as it said "Determine the resistance using your multimeter and check to see if it's within the acceptable range". What is the acceptable range on a 6V coil on the Model A? |
02-10-2020, 01:48 PM | #16 |
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Kyle, I measured the gab when the knob is in the green area and it is between 9/32" and 21/32". Bob |
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02-10-2020, 05:26 PM | #18 | |
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Awesome!! Now I can fine tune the adjustment knob and test a few coils to see which ones are the best. Thank you for taking the time to measure that gap. I'm sure it was not easy. Kyle |
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02-11-2020, 02:27 AM | #20 |
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The units which need a bulb use a Geisler tube. They were used in distributor testers and also the ball point looking testers to test for spark. Snap On used to carry them in their parts books. Don't know who presently supplies them. I can supply instruction sheet and schematic for the various Snap on testers.
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02-11-2020, 05:59 AM | #21 | |
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Hello KR500, I would be thrilled to get an instruction sheet and schematic for my vintage Snap-On MT-640 coil & condenser tester. When were these built? Thank you, Kyle |
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02-11-2020, 11:39 AM | #22 | |
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The bulb in mine broke in shipping and I haven't been able to find another, there was no number on it. Bob |
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Maybe an NE-51? https://www.bulbtown.com/B1A_NE_51_N...Base_p/b1a.htm
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You can see the bulb in post #5 between the springs. Bob |
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I'll start the hunt. When I bought it, without the bulb, I did use it too check my Model A coils and it did work. I think it's kind of a "buffer" for lack of a better word..for the bulb. djm |
02-11-2020, 03:06 PM | #27 |
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I was thinking maybe it would glow when there was power at the terminals
from the coil being tested so you don't touch them. Bob |
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12volts, I wonder how well it will work on 20,000 volts |
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02-14-2020, 04:06 PM | #30 |
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Bob...!
On the panel, it sez,..." use a 6 amp fuse ",...now I'm not sure.. |
02-15-2020, 12:31 PM | #31 |
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My Dad from about 1925 on to 1965 made a living as a mechanic. He built a test set of the day, to check current, and leakage current (with a milliamp meter, along with lights for just plain continuity testing and as you can see from the pic's also distributor points with a heater motor with a single lobe cam on the shaft, that speed could be adjusted with a rheostat as well as spark gap of the coil. The unit also worked to test condensers. Clever! Today ya just go buy one or more to do these chores.
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