> I think that if one makes an electronic ignition it should be made to
> withstand sparks to ground from the output coil (can be 20J). This is
> *hard*. I doubt that most series auto electronics will withstand this in a
> modern 'computerised' engine.


True. Even the electronic ignition systems in new cars (Toyota in
particular) do not survive losing a spark plug wire with engine running.

-Bob

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