Ignition Problem (sorta related)

[Kevin Vannorsdel]

 This is a tad off-topic..... but may still be of interest.


My VW motor (OK- engine) has this problem that it only runs decent if I pull a
few of the spark plug wires out of the dist cap a bit...    actually-  it only
runs good when I pull it out far enough that it starts arching from the cap to
the wire...

If I make a good snug electrical connection... the cylinder never fires (and
the bug runs real crummy)

I am sure this is a common problem and must have something to do with the
voltage built up by the coil... can anyone comment...?  Maybe off-line is best
since this is not directly EFI.

Thanks for the bandwidth.

KV.


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  Kevin Vannorsdel     IBM Arm Electronics Development
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