[SEL] Baker Monitor update and Model T buzz coil question

[Missy Holland]

True, true.

Devin

> Hi Devin,
> 
> It's a good thing that you read the list on a regular basis.  You'll 
learn
> a lot...  Occasionally even stuff about engines.  8-))
> 
> Two things to remember on the advice I gave your dad.  When you go 
out to
> look for that hornet's nest to poke with the sharp stick; make sure 
that
> your dad (or mom) is with you.  And when you and your dad are doing 
the
> Devin-jump testing of the buzz coil, make sure that you are touching 
your
> dad (or mom) during the tests.  That part is VERY important!!  8-))
> 
> See ya at Portland!!  Arnie
> 
> On Tue, 16 Aug 2005, Missy Holland wrote:
> 
> > Hi Arnie,
> > LOL. Very funny.
> > Devin
> > PS. Remember, Mom and I read the list at home.
> >
> > > to get properly "calibrated" I suggest sending Devin out into the
> > > woods with a sharp stick.  Have him find a large hornet's nest.  
He
> > > should then poke the nest with the stick repeatedly.  You both 
should
> > > note the sound that the angry hornets make.
> > > <snip>
> > > and how the spark looks are too subjective.  You need a 
quantitative
> > > measure.  Disconnect the plug lead from the plug.  Have Devin 
hold
> > > the lead in one hand while placing the other on the engine.  As 
you
> > > adjust the tremblor you'll notice that Devin jumps into the air.
> > > Measure the height of each jump and adjust accordingly.
> > >
> > > Remember, you want to achieve that "angry hornet" sound and a 
high
> > > Devin-jump.  Good luck!!
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