1985 CrossFlow V6 Ignition Coils

[Melvin Hatcher]

Does the appearance of the exterior of these v6 coils give any indication of their condition, similar to the appearance of the charge coils on a stator when it is bad and showing signs of melting tar oozing out the coils?<br />Reason for my question, my twenty year old coils are not oozing any tar however, the exterior finish have the appearance of a kid with the measles, not a smooth surface like on a new stator's charge coils .

 

[billaranguren@yahoo.com]

Re: 1985 CrossFlow V6 Ignition Coils

Cracking is a bad sign. We just went through all kinds of hell on a relative's old 1980 175 V6, blaming everything except the coils. Ended up it was three bad coils. Actually ended up at the dealer when we gave up. They replaced two, and it was much better, but still a problem. Brought it back, and they replaced a third.

 

[Solittle]

Re: 1985 CrossFlow V6 Ignition Coils

Got a 1975 9.9 with the original coils that look like rust balls. They still work just fine.

 

[Melvin Hatcher]

Re: 1985 CrossFlow V6 Ignition Coils

Thank you Bill A from NJ and SoLittle, you guys have been a great help.<br /><br />Regards,

 

[OBJ]

Re: 1985 CrossFlow V6 Ignition Coils

Couple little things to check, if all sparks are jumping at least a 7/16" gap, that's good. Also, check the engine at night while running. Look for any sparks jumping from the coils to ground. Can't see none....that's good. Keep on truckin'.....

 

[Melvin Hatcher]

Re: 1985 CrossFlow V6 Ignition Coils

Sounds good to me. Thanks very much.<br /><br />Regards,