Does it matter which way a coil is wired?
If it is a pure coil with no electronics or diodes etc, then it shouldn’t matter which way around it is connected. The only exception is if one of the terminals is connected to earth via the casing, because if it is connected the wrong way around it will blow a fuse.
How many terminals does a coil have?
There are many different wiring configurations for such coils. They may have one or two primary terminals (or wires), and one or two secondary terminals (or wires).
Should there be power on both sides of a coil?
Yes, if the points are open and/or the electronic module is NOT CLOSED then you will measure battery voltage on both the coil (+) and coil(-) terminals. Since there is no current flowing through the coil (no path to earth) then both sides of the coil will be at the same potential.
What is the primary side of an ignition coil?
The primary can be thought of as the input side, and the secondary can be thought of as the output. Note the secondary side of the transformer, in the case of ignition coils, is drawn with more “loops”, in the schematic, than the primary side.
What happens if the coil is reversed?
When the current is reversed, the direction of the magnetic field through the centre of the coil and around the wires is reversed. The magnetic field is strongest inside the coil. This is because the effects of both sides of the vertical part of the wires add up at the centre.
What will happen if coil connections are reversed that is pressure is connected in place of current coil and vice versa?
In a coil, it will also produce magnetic field a steady one as north and south if direct current is applied. If you reverse the connections, the field also reverses. In alternating current it is automatically getting reversed so the magnetic field also reverses alternatively.
What happens if you move a magnet out of a coil of wire?
A voltage is produced when a magnet moves into a coil of wire. This process is called electromagnetic induction . The direction of the induced voltage is reversed when the magnet is moved out of the coil again.
Where does the blue wire go on a Dynatek coil?
Some modification to the mounting plate may be necessary for proper clearance. The white wire connects to the +12 volt side of the coil, the blue wire connects to the negative (-) side of the coil. Why does Dynatek recommend 5 ohm coils for street use and 3 ohm coils for racing?
How do I install a Dynatek ignition?
Install the Dynatek ignition into the stock location and plug the wire harness. What spark plug wire type and spark plug should I use? Our ignition was designed using the stock spark plug wire and spark plug.
Can I use a copper core wire on a Dyna ignition?
The Dyna 2000 Series ignition requires a good quality suppression core / resistor wire for optimum performance. Use of a copper core wire may result in poor or erratic performance, unless used with the stock resistor plug cap. What coils should I use? The stock coils usually will work fine.
Will the stock spark coils work with Dynatek performance coils?
The stock coils usually will work fine. To optimize the spark output to its full potential, use Dynatek performance coils. Please call our Technical Support Department at 800 928-3962 or email us at [email protected] for the correct coil kit part number.