On Thu, 7 Nov 2002, Bob Blick wrote:

*>> 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.

So what do you do when you adjust them ?! Put on a dummy load ? I've heard
of lead pencils being used for this in a pinch.

Peter

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