Electrical warning ?

[quk@isham-research.demon.co.uk (Phil Payne)]

In message <3.0.1.16.19980511141700.0a875926@mail.cfm.ohio-state.edu> Dave Conner writes:

> A while back there was discussion about removing the crank pulley bolt by
> blocking a socket wrench and cranking the engine to break it loose...with
> the coil wire disconnected.
>
> But there's a warning in Bentley (ch 25)...
> "DO NOT crank engine with high tension lead disconnected"
>
> What is the risk?

The ur-quattro microfiche says that if the lead is disconnected and the
engine is cranked, then the lead _MUST_ be earthed to chassis ground.

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 Phil Payne
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