Ignition coil crack repair.
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Ignition coil crack repair.
01 Mar 2016 10:58 - 02 Mar 2016 06:56
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Re: Ignition coil crack repair.
01 Mar 2016 11:59
Replace the coil.
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Re: Ignition coil crack repair.
01 Mar 2016 17:27
The "coil" is a high voltage flyback transformer. It's potted (molded) to provide a vacuum seal to the windings. If it has cracks then air is getting in and the corona starts eating up the insulation on the wires. It may work for a while but it's a dead man walking.
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Re: Ignition coil crack repair.
02 Mar 2016 06:40
Get a new coil or don't ride it any further than you want to push it home.
Don't fix it until it's broken.
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02 Mar 2016 06:43
The walk of shame. :blush:
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02 Mar 2016 06:51 - 02 Mar 2016 06:54
About 3 years ago I noticed cracks on coil of my Dodge Durango. I repaired the coil and ordered new one from ebay for $10. I received it but never installed. It takes 10 min tor replace.
A few months ago I noticed cracks on Mercedes coils. I bought new ones and installed them, but 1 or 2 of them were not good. I repaired old ones and installed them, no problems!
A few months ago I noticed cracks on Mercedes coils. I bought new ones and installed them, but 1 or 2 of them were not good. I repaired old ones and installed them, no problems!
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02 Mar 2016 07:00car5car wrote: Deleted.
Why?
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02 Mar 2016 07:39
people don't like it. And JBWeld would be better

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02 Mar 2016 18:23
The ST used different coils than any other Kawasaki, as usual, and cracking may be somewhat normal. My 1980ST only has 4000 miles on it, and both coils are cracked, I've never seen a cracked coil on any of my other Kawasakis. It doesn't effect operation on mine far as I can tell.
321,000 miles on KZ's that I can remember. Not going to see any more.
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03 Mar 2016 07:29Cracks go deeper and moisture will get in. It is going to be hard to start in the morning and rain can stall engine. You need to seal cracks somehow before they kill coil.RonKZ650 wrote: The ST used different coils than any other Kawasaki, as usual, and cracking may be somewhat normal. My 1980ST only has 4000 miles on it, and both coils are cracked, I've never seen a cracked coil on any of my other Kawasakis. It doesn't effect operation on mine far as I can tell.
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03 Mar 2016 07:50swest wrote: Replace the coil.
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Re: Ignition coil crack repair.
03 Mar 2016 09:50
Ok coilers! I won't tell you about the OEM Harley 4.5 ohm coil that fires my Blue Streak ignition car points that fit Chevy 6 cylinders 230-250 C.I. That cracked 10 or 12 years ago that I applied epoxy to that crack! And this thing still fires and goes. :evil:
BUT here is my real question??
The DYNA 3 OHM Coil square bolt mount bar is loose? it can be hammered back and forth a little. I noticed the screws to the primarys was closer on 1 coil and different on other. These things are still sitting in the same shipped box with this guys name on it from 2000, 16 yrs ago! WTF?
DYNA 3 ohm coils. I bought these not on eBay! From Dragbike.com Yes that long ago! 2000 From some Bastard! DOES ANYONE know him? I paid $75 back then for a dyna S and these coils. Painted Red from a dragbike. Only 1 pick up was good, other not. plus these coils.
The Culprit:
Vincent Smith - 206 Western Ave. - Cynthiana, Kentucy - 41031 In the year 2000
Who knows he might be reading this???
So it's a coil issue? Coil question, high jack your thread! sorry! loose square bar going thru the coil?
Good or not?
Hope readers enjoy a little tangent! Don't complain gives you Guys something else to read, and get a laugh! :lol:
It is about coil repair.
BUT here is my real question??
The DYNA 3 OHM Coil square bolt mount bar is loose? it can be hammered back and forth a little. I noticed the screws to the primarys was closer on 1 coil and different on other. These things are still sitting in the same shipped box with this guys name on it from 2000, 16 yrs ago! WTF?
DYNA 3 ohm coils. I bought these not on eBay! From Dragbike.com Yes that long ago! 2000 From some Bastard! DOES ANYONE know him? I paid $75 back then for a dyna S and these coils. Painted Red from a dragbike. Only 1 pick up was good, other not. plus these coils.
The Culprit:
Vincent Smith - 206 Western Ave. - Cynthiana, Kentucy - 41031 In the year 2000
Who knows he might be reading this???
So it's a coil issue? Coil question, high jack your thread! sorry! loose square bar going thru the coil?
Good or not?
Hope readers enjoy a little tangent! Don't complain gives you Guys something else to read, and get a laugh! :lol:
It is about coil repair.
Livin in "CheektaVegas, NY
Went thru 25 of these in 40 yrs.
I SOLD OUT! THE KAW BARN IS EMPTY.
More room for The Old Girl, Harley 75 FLH Electra Glide,
Old faithful! Points ign. Bendix Orig. carb.
Starts everytime!
Went thru 25 of these in 40 yrs.
I SOLD OUT! THE KAW BARN IS EMPTY.
More room for The Old Girl, Harley 75 FLH Electra Glide,
Old faithful! Points ign. Bendix Orig. carb.
Starts everytime!
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