I did not know that. (Then again...I didn't stick a Voltmeter to the + side
either...)
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Mark Kuzia
> Sent: Monday, January 18, 1999 12:49 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: Re: DML: Wimpy stock coil(HELP!)
>
>
> Yeah, but the factory setup does not deliver a full 12v. This
> where the MSD
> will help.
>
> Mark
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Patrick Delgado <dadoctah@worldnet.att.net>
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Date: Monday, January 18, 1999 1:39 PM
> Subject: Re: DML: Wimpy stock coil(HELP!)
>
>
> >A coil is just a transformer. It steps up voltage from what you have(12V)
> to
> >what you want(up to 40000) The coil resistance doesn't mean
> much, the spec
> is
> >for trouble shooting the coil. Although
> >the coil resistance is related to coil voltage, it is not a direct
> >relationship. Thinner or longer coil windings give more
> resistance. Primary
> >coil(less windings) induces a current in secondary coil(more
> windings). The
> >ratio beween the number of times wire wraps around each coil(windings)
> >is the ratio of volts in/ volts out. For example, 10 turns on pri,10000
> turns
> >on sec, or 1:1000,
> >will change 12 volts to 12000 volts. But it will also reduce amperage by
> same
> >factor.
> >The whole idea is to make enough voltage to make a spark.
> >
> >Dr. Pat
> >----------
> >>From: HKUSP40578@aol.com
> >>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> >>Subject: Re: DML: Wimpy stock coil(HELP!)
> >>Date: Mon, Jan 18, 1999, 4:40 AM
> >>
> >
> >>By the way...I was looking in my manual I am was curious about what it
> listed
> >>under the ignition chapter:
> >>Ignition Coil Resistence:
> >>*Primary
> >> 87-90..................1.34-1.55 ohms
> >> 91 and later..........05-1.2 ohms
> >>
> >>*Secondary
> >> Prestolite Coil.......9,400-11,700 ohms
> >> Essex Coil............9,000-12,500 ohms
> >> Diamond Coil
> >> 87-90..............15,000-19,000 ohms
> >> 91...................15,000-19,000 ohms
> >> 92 and later.....11,300-15,300 ohms
> >> Toyodenso Coil
> >> 92 and later....11,300-13,000
> >>
> >>What does it mean or what is the difference between primary and
> secondary?
> >>What kind of coil would I have in my 93 Dakota V6 4x4 or how
> would I find
> this
> >>out, since there is a choice of 4? I am just trying to figure this whole
> coil
> >>language/terminology out before I buy an aftermarket coil!
> THANKS ALOT!!!!
> >>
> >>Kyle
> >>93 Dakota 4x4 V6
> >>99,600 miles
> >
>
>
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