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Old 12-02-2020, 07:02 PM   #12
Patrick L.
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Default Re: Conversion to 12 volt system

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Originally Posted by mike657894 View Post
ive broken a bendix bolt and it sounds like a hammer hitting to start the turning of the engine. and my points always need cleaning. im thinking of switching back.

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If you're having point trouble then I'd suggest checking the voltage to them, it shouldn't be over 8v. If it is then you have an improper coil which would either need to be replaced with a 1.5 ohm coil or add an in-line ballast resistor to a 3.0 ohm coil.
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