Radio Static from a Crane Fire Ball Coil

Grey 57 Old Grey Cruiser

2,937 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 9 Oct 2005, 9:07 pm

#415655

Fitted this coil on my Ghia last week. Problem is that I am getting bad static thru my stereo system now. Effects both the radio on FM and AM and while playing CD's. Fine while the engine is off. But while the engine is running there is a crackle that goes up and down with engine revs.

Anyone have any experience with these coils and electrical noise?

[ Edited on 9-10-2005 by Grey 57 ]

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tassupervee That really hurts doesnt it!

1,171 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 10 Oct 2005, 8:28 pm

#416033

Running good supression leads I presume?

Other than that, run the thing in the dark and look for crossfiring.

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Grey 57 Old Grey Cruiser

2,937 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 11 Oct 2005, 6:09 pm

#416401

Brand new leads Tas, genuine Beru Porshe factory stuff. It wasnt making the noise with a Bosche Red coil I have on previously and this was running with the Crane Hi 6 electronic ignition unit. But with this coil it does. There is a resistor in the coil lead. I am going to make up a new coil lead with no resistor a see if this changes anything.

bus914 Custom Title Time!

1,230 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 11 Oct 2005, 7:34 pm

#416435

can you use resistor spark plugs

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MickH Hairy Gutted Sloth

3,389 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 11 Oct 2005, 8:02 pm

#416448

You can buy inline suppressors(sp) to fit to the power supply to your radio.Most cb radio places and stereo fitting places should have them.

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Grey 57 Old Grey Cruiser

2,937 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 11 Oct 2005, 8:52 pm

#416478

Mick I have one of these fitted already. Noise suppressor. Maybe its stuffed. I will replace this too

tassupervee That really hurts doesnt it!

1,171 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 12 Oct 2005, 8:07 pm

#416811

Hmmmmm you have a problem then!

Curios that the coil itself is causing RF interference.

Got me stuffed!

Good Luck with it.
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Grey 57 Old Grey Cruiser

2,937 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 13 Oct 2005, 10:04 pm

#417323

Got me totally stuffed too Tas. I'll try a few things and report back.

Grey 57 Old Grey Cruiser

2,937 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 16 Oct 2005, 10:43 pm

#418259

Update. The problem with static is caused by the solid core sparkplug wires I am using. Like we all use on most of our air coolers. So the only way to fix it is with a set of spiral wound wires. Bugger really cause I just bought a new set of the solid core leads for this engine.

The static is really bad too. Evem making the TV inside go all funny.

tassupervee That really hurts doesnt it!

1,171 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 18 Oct 2005, 8:00 pm

#418900

tassupervee wrote:Running good supression leads I presume?

Sooooooooo, ya werent were ya! LOL! U fewl!

Those solid wire leads are a bit of a dinosaur these days! The RF generated by them messes with the programming of engine ECU's not to mention radio interference.

Im not a complete idiot, quite a few parts are missing....

Grey 57 Old Grey Cruiser

2,937 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 18 Oct 2005, 9:41 pm

#418962

You were right Tas, good call.
Looks like a trip to the Magfire (opps Magnecore) boys is in order hopefully I can get the plug wire by the meter and make up a set using the plug and coil connectors of my old plug wire set. It will mean no more fancy stainless braiding tho. Bugger😏

[ Edited on 18-10-2005 by Grey 57 ]

VWSlammer Commited Dubber

53 posts · joined Oct 2003 · 18 Oct 2005, 10:03 pm

#418981

Grey 57 wrote:The static is really bad too. Evem making the TV inside go all funny.

That would be the French movie on SBS. They always have their clothes off.

Unreconstucted anarchist at heart.

tassupervee That really hurts doesnt it!

1,171 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 19 Oct 2005, 6:53 pm

#419230

Grey 57 wrote:Looks like a trip to the Magfire (opps Magnecore) boys is in order hopefully I can get the plug wire by the meter and make up a set using the plug and coil connectors of my old plug wire set.
[ Edited on 18-10-2005 by Grey 57 ]

Magnecore is certainly good stuff, however TopGun make spiral wire RF suppressed silicone leads in 8mm and 10mm and they will make them in just about any configuration you like.

Reasonably priced and available at any repco blah!

What about feeding the leads into that fake stainless braid that the rice boys love so much?

Good luck M8.
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