Jacob’s ignition testing. Thanks to Newbomb Turk….
This is basic info for some and maybe new for others...
Voltage to fire (jump the spark plug gap) depends on the conditions at the gap.
If conditions are such that 12,000 Volts will cause the spark, then that's what happens. It doesn't go higher.
Once the spark has begun, then the voltage drops to the level needed to for the current to continue jumping across the gap.
A system with more energy can put more current (moving electrons) across the gap before shutting down.
This is basic info for some and maybe new for others...
Voltage to fire (jump the spark plug gap) depends on the conditions at the gap.
If conditions are such that 12,000 Volts will cause the spark, then that's what happens. It doesn't go higher.
Once the spark has begun, then the voltage drops to the level needed to for the current to continue jumping across the gap.
A system with more energy can put more current (moving electrons) across the gap before shutting down.
