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Dick Carne · 07-20-2010, 09:29 AM

If I understood your comments correctly, I'm confused by running a six volt coil on a 12 volt system. I have converted my A's to 12 volt systems, but run 12 volt coils with internal resisters. I have also changed to "modern" points and condensors, the same ones that Ford ran in many of its cars in the early 1970's, and are still readily available at most auto parts houses. My nephew and I both run 12 volt systems on our A's, and both of us put well over a 1000 miles each on our trip to French Lick last month -- neither of us made any adjustments to point settings or experienced any engine-related electrical problems during the entire course of the trip.

If indeed you may be running a six volt coil, I would imagine that the additional heat build-up in the coil might well be the culprit. Just my initial thoughts, but if you are not running compatible voltage, that would be my first place to look.

Best of luck to you. Please let us know what you determine the problem to be - I'd be interested to know. Thanks.

07-20-2010, 09:29 AM	#7
Dick Carne Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 474	Re: Can't seem to find the problem If I understood your comments correctly, I'm confused by running a six volt coil on a 12 volt system. I have converted my A's to 12 volt systems, but run 12 volt coils with internal resisters. I have also changed to "modern" points and condensors, the same ones that Ford ran in many of its cars in the early 1970's, and are still readily available at most auto parts houses. My nephew and I both run 12 volt systems on our A's, and both of us put well over a 1000 miles each on our trip to French Lick last month -- neither of us made any adjustments to point settings or experienced any engine-related electrical problems during the entire course of the trip. If indeed you may be running a six volt coil, I would imagine that the additional heat build-up in the coil might well be the culprit. Just my initial thoughts, but if you are not running compatible voltage, that would be my first place to look. Best of luck to you. Please let us know what you determine the problem to be - I'd be interested to know. Thanks.