Question about coils

Paul Bryant said:

Many years ago when I was developing my 1000cc T160 Trident Engine, I built a six plug head for it, what a nightmare that turned out to be !
A nightmare because I built this six plug head, fitted 511-X5 Mega Cycle cams, set up 10.0:1 flat top pistons and delorto Carbs.
It didn't run right, but which one was causing the grief ?
I eventually got it sorted.

And oh ! the six plug head did make a difference but wasn't worth the effort for the very minimal gain.



I used Kawasaki twin lead coils as we are talking about here, BUT I was told to make sure that I used points ignition coils, not electronic ignition coils, (or the other way around)
I don't know what the difference was but it was important.

I also built/modified a Cylinder block to suit the ½" longer stroke Engine.
(blew that to bits )

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Grumpy Ole Codger said:

Okay smarty pants, what else did you get up to in your lunch break?

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Grumpy Ole Codger said:

Okay smarty pants, what else did you get up to in your lunch break?

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idk said:

Paul, you have way too much talent.

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idk said:

Paul, you have way too much talent.

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Paul Bryant said:

Ian, my knowledge of today is from blowing Engines to bits yesterday, figuring out why it broke then building it so it won't break again.
Then I'd run it harder .... and break it again

That's the bottom end of a Con Rod in the middle there.





Prior to getting the Rocket I had been into the 70's Triumph Triples, in that scene I had people from all around the world asking me how to build an Engine so it wouldn't break.
The T160 I've had since 1978, with two T150's prior to that.



Also along the way I made all sorts of tools to set up the Engine.
This below is an accurate Valve spring testing device, PSI gauge with a one square inch piston.

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