Automotive Basics
Understanding Ignition Coils
Ignition coils transform a storage battery’s 12 volts to the thousands of volts needed to spark the spark plugs. [More…]
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Automotive Basics
Understanding Distributors
Distributors route the high voltage into the correct firing order to the spark plugs. Both magnetos and battery ignitions have distributors. [More…]
How To & DIY
How to Test an Ignition Coil
This testing procedure is valid for just about any automotive ignition coil. An ohmmeter or Multimeter is needed. [More…]
Automotive Basics
Understanding Aluminum Heads and Spark Plugs
Spark Plug seizure in an aluminum cylinder head is usually caused by improper installation and too much torque. [More…]