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Old 02-23-2015, 01:28 PM   #9
Tony, NY
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Default Re: proper coil/distributor combination for '39

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Originally Posted by Hivolt5.0 View Post
Thank you 40cpe for posting the question and thanks for the responses. As mentioned above, I'm working on my friend's 39 Deluxe, he wants it rewired staying with the 6v system. The problem he is having in addition to the headlights barely working is that once driven, the engine will not start while hot. You have to let it cool off before it will generate spark. Someone in the past took off the original coil because there isn't one on the distributor anymore; it's been replaced by a cylindrical coil which has been mounted between the carb and fuel pump.
I would probably rewire the car first, then see where you're at with the starting problem. Could be related.
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