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Re: GM coil cup progress
Hi, this seems really interesting! What type of coil did you use and can youn
tell me dimensions of the gap?
With kind regards from Germany
Stefan Richter
Tesla List schrieb:
> Original Poster: "m0neyfromyuba" <m0neyfromyuba-at-netzero-dot-net>
>
> hello to all who may be chasing that "GMHEICSLR cup"
>
> This ignition coil was my first tesla coil. I accidentally found out the
> output by connecting it with a supply (got a chillin shockin experience also
> :) My circuit is a little different then what others use. But today i got 8
> inch sparks out of it. I dipped my coil in oil and powered it like
> this-----check out the schematic
> http://www.angelfire-dot-com/rnb/moneyyuba/igncoil.jpg
>
> the only problem was that i didn't have any handy insulation oil around the
> house so i used motor oil instead, and dropped the coil in. i used heavy
> insulated spark plug wires. but then i found out they were'nt heavly
> insulated enough. seconds after the first light, the wires broke out arcs.
> but i did see 8 inch, 10 inch max sparks. I haven't tried removing the core.
> the second problem was that the motoroil wasn't insulated enough. I began
> seeing smoke.
>
> hey record holder/cup guy/terry
> you got any pictures of that 13.25 inch spark?
> and dont worry about people using the ford version because it stinks.
> i was thinking about modification. melting down the plastic insulation to
> reduce inner arcing. I dont know if that will work. but however my father is
> a "mechanic". i got literally thousands of coils laying out there. THis 18
> year old wont be leaving the cup anytime soon. HOw old are you?
>
> regards
> --------------Manjinder Bains---------------
> i live in yuba city, ca. Im looking for coilers in the area. So if you live
> near by please lemme know : )
>
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