05-21-2010, 09:45 AM | #1 |
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Coil Resistor
What would be the result of running without resistor to cut voltage to the coil on a pre-war Ford? ..B.
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05-21-2010, 10:05 AM | #2 |
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05-21-2010, 10:14 AM | #3 |
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Re: Coil Resistor
Premature burning of points. Not a good idea. ken ct.
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05-21-2010, 10:35 AM | #4 |
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Re: Coil Resistor
I wondered the same ..I have run mine that way for over 10 years..just changed
points, tune up..etc..the points were grayish and burnt, not pitted..car still ran fine..I am cautious about leaving ign on, unless engine is running..I run a rebuilt Skip Haney coil..so far so good..I inquired to a bunch of flatheaders, and most warned of running batt down if ign left on...point life shortened etc.. I like the bright strong blue spark...and have not had an issue in 10,000 or so miles....?? but..I know Henry put it there for a reason...... |
05-21-2010, 02:20 PM | #5 |
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Re: Coil Resistor
The resister is to cut voltage to the coil,It drops about 1.5 volts across resister.If you don,t like the resister get a Plymouth coil 46 thur 55 they don't use them.
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05-21-2010, 07:38 PM | #6 |
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