6 Volt to 12 Volt Conversion 1954 Y Block

[54FordYBlockGuy]

OK, where do I start. First off, been a "Car Guy" my entire life; probably changed every part there is on every car there is; but when you dive into something "new", that is "new to you"; well you ask questions: Just picked up a really "Good Bones", old "Restoration" 1954 Ford Y Block V8. She started right up, test drive was good, shifting fine, stopping fine (although no Power Brakes, sort of have to "stand on the pedal", drove it home 50 plus miles, highway speeds, 60-65, No Problems.

Here is where I fell short, was told it was a 6-12 Volt conversion, saw the alternator down there, and accepted that.

Got home, went out to start it, battery dead, jumped, it started right up, move it to the back garage and noticed the "one wire" from the alternator was hanging, not connected...hmmmmm....connetected it to the Positive Cable, she started right up, was going to check the Amperage....she died, like turning off the key.

Attempted to restart; sounds as if NO SPARK?

Checked the Coil, it's a "6 Volt Coil".

My guess: The Conversion wasn't done properly, when I reconnected the alternator, the 12 Volts burned out the coil.

Going to grab a 12 Volt coil, install it and see what happnes.

I'm not worried about all the other required changes, e.g Heater Motor and other accessories...at this time.

What does the group think?

Appreciate the reading and replies.

Thanks

JPL/OH