Re: [MBZ] coil packs

2012-06-15 Thread Walt Zarnoch
Bingo. The one problem is that if either plug/wire set has issues, both have issues. It's a waste spark setup and is quite cost effective. Walt On Jun 15, 2012 7:51 PM, "Allan Streib" wrote: > Alex Chamberlain writes: > > > A common arrangement on sixes--the V-6 in my '93 Isuzu Trooper is the

Re: [MBZ] coil packs

2012-06-15 Thread RELNGSON
> M104 has three coil packs, each firing two plugs > > simultaneously. > > A common arrangement on sixes--the V-6 in my '93 Isuzu Trooper is the same > way.  During any given crankshaft revolution one plug is firing at the > start of the power stroke and one at the start of the exhaust strok

Re: [MBZ] coil packs

2012-06-15 Thread Fmiser
> > On Jun 15, 2012 1:39 PM, wrote: > > > > M104 has three coil packs, each firing two plugs > > simultaneously. > Alex Chamberlain wrote: > Alex Chamberlain wrote: > A common arrangement on sixes--the V-6 in my '93 Isuzu Trooper > is the same way. During any given crankshaft revolution one >

Re: [MBZ] coil packs

2012-06-15 Thread Dieselhead
Somebody sez: > M104 has three coil packs, each firing two plugs simultaneously. A common arrangement on sixes--the V-6 in my '93 Isuzu Trooper is the same way. During any given crankshaft revolution one plug is firing at the start of the power stroke and one at the start of the exhaust str

Re: [MBZ] coil packs

2012-06-15 Thread Allan Streib
Alex Chamberlain writes: > A common arrangement on sixes--the V-6 in my '93 Isuzu Trooper is the same > way. During any given crankshaft revolution one plug is firing at the > start of the power stroke and one at the start of the exhaust stroke. I > don't really understand the point of the latt

Re: [MBZ] coil packs

2012-06-15 Thread Dan Penoff
I was generalizing for the benefit of explaining the concept. As a former NIASE certified mechanic, I am well aware of the various iterations of coil packs that are out there. No need to confuse the boy, just giving him an idea of what they are so he can conceptualize them. Dan On Jun 15, 2

Re: [MBZ] coil packs

2012-06-15 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Jun 15, 2012 1:39 PM, wrote: > > M104 has three coil packs, each firing two plugs > simultaneously. A common arrangement on sixes--the V-6 in my '93 Isuzu Trooper is the same way. During any given crankshaft revolution one plug is firing at the start of the power stroke and one at the start

Re: [MBZ] coil packs

2012-06-15 Thread RELNGSON
> ...Coil pack, or what some domestic manufacturers call "COP" or "coil on > plug" are nothing more than individual ignition coils that are typically > mounted directly on top of the spark plug... > Not always. The M104 has three coil packs, each firing two plugs simultaneously. The V-6s have s

Re: [MBZ] Coil packs

2007-09-10 Thread Harry Watkins
> > > http://www.1sttoyotaparts.com/ > > > http://www.usatoyotaparts.com/oem_parts.html > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Harry Watkins > Sent: Friday, September 07, 2007 8:24 PM > To: Mercedes Discuss

Re: [MBZ] Coil packs

2007-09-10 Thread R A Bennell
f Of Harry Watkins Sent: Friday, September 07, 2007 8:24 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Coil packs Randy, I can't help with the Ford stuff but would like to know your Toyota source. Thanks Harry On 9/7/07, R A Bennell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I'm

Re: [MBZ] Coil packs

2007-09-07 Thread Allan Streib
"Harry Watkins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Randy, I can't help with the Ford stuff but would like to know your Toyota > source. Rusty can get you parts for your asian cars. Allan -- 1983 300D 1966 230 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official

Re: [MBZ] Coil packs

2007-09-07 Thread Harry Watkins
o like original equipment for many > purposes. > > Randy > > -Original Message- > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Coil packs > > > < spark plug. In my experience these are prone to failure (well, think about > it, > you have 8 coils, thus the failure probability of on

Re: [MBZ] Coil packs

2007-09-07 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On 9/7/07, R A Bennell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > While we are off on this Ford line, does anyone have experience with a good > place to >buy genuine Ford parts online > at a good price? I'm doing it with Toyota parts and assume there is likely > somewhere >that would do the same with > other

Re: [MBZ] Coil packs

2007-09-07 Thread John Robbins
R A Bennell wrote: > While we are off on this Ford line, does anyone have experience with a good > place to buy genuine Ford parts online > at a good price? I'm doing it with Toyota parts and assume there is likely > somewhere that would do the same with > other brands. The local dealer is not a

Re: [MBZ] Coil packs

2007-09-07 Thread R A Bennell
ands. The local dealer is not about to cut his profit on parts and I do like original equipment for many purposes. Randy -Original Message- Subject: Re: [MBZ] Coil packs <> ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http

Re: [MBZ] Coil packs

2007-09-07 Thread RELNGSON
<> Maybe onna Ford. My 112 V6 has 12 plugs and six double coil packs and when I take the car to the do-it-yourself car wash twice yearly, I wash them all down thoroughly with the hot soapy water. Including the alternator and exhaust manifolds, too. Hot. RLE *