How Electronic Ignition Works and Also How to Make a Spark Plug Play Music

Re:How Electronic Ignition Works and Also How to Make a Spar... by MisterTea on Wednesday June 26, 2024 @03:27PM (#40803612)

> I'm sure those sparks have killed many people by now.

Probably not many. I have been shocked when I was twisting the distributor on my old '95 Tahoe to adjust timing after maintenance. It bit me good but I have felt and survived worse.

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Re:How Electronic Ignition Works and Also How to Make a Spar... by londons_explore on Wednesday June 26, 2024 @03:30PM (#40803658)

Those who don't survive don't post on HN

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Re:How Electronic Ignition Works and Also How to Make a Spar... by MisterTea on Wednesday June 26, 2024 @03:43PM (#40803808)

I never heard of them killing anyone. Though I am sure the resulting shock might be enough to trigger issues in those with weak hearts or injury resulting from pulling away rapidly where a fall or slip can cause a severe injury.

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Re:How Electronic Ignition Works and Also How to Make a Spar... by talldatethrow on Wednesday June 26, 2024 @08:34PM (#40806128)

Most of my social circle is people that do custom crazy stuff with things with engines. 1000hp off-road trucks, jetskiis that do backflips, cars into the 9 second quarter mile, basically all installation and repair work done by the enthusiast themselves.

I know several people that have lost fingers. Two that have lost teeth. Two that have died along crashes.

Getting shocked by ignition systems is on par with stubbing your toe.

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