spark plug boot resistance

[RustyJC]

Not really - the voltage required for the spark to jump the gap at the plug remains the same. The ignition system just has to build a higher voltage upstream of the 5K boot than it would a 0K boot. The 5K boot serves to limit current through the spark plug (extending electrode life) and, by limiting current, also suppresses radio frequency interference (RFI). For more info, see HERE.

Rusty

 

[BigPapa]

I wouldn't. The ignition system is designed with the parts you have.

Are you still having trouble?

 

[Wyomingcowboy]

No trouble yet. Still piecing things back together. I was just comparing the spark I have to the spark I have seen in other vehicles.

 

[DonFitzwater]

Don't go re-engineering stuff the Japs have nearly perfected. Leave that resistor cap right where it is.........you can actually cause RFI problems by running incorrect ignition components on certain engines.

Bummer that you couldn't pin point what you fixed...........I hate not knowing the real culprit!

 

[Wyomingcowboy]

Bummer that you couldn't pin point what you fixed...........I hate not knowing the real culprit!

Exactly! I haven't replaced anything and now all of a sudden it works........just like last time this happened it might just decide to not work again!

 

[Wyomingcowboy]

Is this the "ON" position for the fuel switch?

 

[BigPapa]

Maybe this will help:

 

[Wyomingcowboy]

That does help, thanks. I don't know why they can't just put a little arrow on the thing. Or make it so the switch will only turn to 3 positions. Mine will spin 360 degrees

 

[BigPapa]

Mine will spin 360 degrees

Something's broke. Not supposed to do that.