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    What would be the symptoms of the pick-up gap being on the edge of too big? I would imagine erratic sparks, or no spark. The coils would get charged up, but never get the fire signal...is that about right?
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    Originally posted by LoHo View Post
    What would be the symptoms of the pick-up gap being on the edge of too big? I would imagine erratic sparks, or no spark. The coils would get charged up, but never get the fire signal...is that about right?
    Yup, it would be like having completely cut wires.
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      Anyone know the pick-up coil gap offhand?
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        Originally posted by LoHo View Post
        Anyone know the pick-up coil gap offhand?
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