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ct · 04-09-2016, 07:33 AM

Hi Tom and thanks,
Initial problem was loss of power most noticeable at lower revs. and sooty fouling of plugs (like running rich). I have found and corrected some potential causes resulting in improved performance, however when I placed a spark tester between the distributor and plugs (new ones) it showed intermittent breaks in an otherwise strong, steady arc stream.
I have since found a possible intermittent short between the conduit from the generator (I'm actually running an alternator) to the terminal box pole with cable going to coil. I currently have a good arc but will check again in the morning before going on a club run.
I have a tester like the one you used on order.

Mike V, thanks also for your clarifications.
My dilemma with the units is that they don't readily convert to Toms.
Note that Tom used mF and I used nF. If I convert to mF I get 0.00022 compared to his 0.23 and 0.27. This is a significant difference.

Thank you both for taking the time to respond.

04-09-2016, 07:33 AM	#4
ct Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Queensland,Australia Posts: 10	Re: More questions for Tom Wesenberg Hi Tom and thanks, Initial problem was loss of power most noticeable at lower revs. and sooty fouling of plugs (like running rich). I have found and corrected some potential causes resulting in improved performance, however when I placed a spark tester between the distributor and plugs (new ones) it showed intermittent breaks in an otherwise strong, steady arc stream. I have since found a possible intermittent short between the conduit from the generator (I'm actually running an alternator) to the terminal box pole with cable going to coil. I currently have a good arc but will check again in the morning before going on a club run. I have a tester like the one you used on order. Mike V, thanks also for your clarifications. My dilemma with the units is that they don't readily convert to Toms. Note that Tom used mF and I used nF. If I convert to mF I get 0.00022 compared to his 0.23 and 0.27. This is a significant difference. Thank you both for taking the time to respond.