condenser re-locating to coil

[G.M.]

Originally Posted by coolcoupe

That condenser can be used in a 47 Ford V8 and 6 volt car?

Condensers work in 6 or 12 volts systems. Th voltage to the coil
wants to be 4.0 volts. Higher burns points and lower is hard to
start. G.M.

[JayChicago]

Originally Posted by G.M.

Th voltage to the coil
wants to be 4.0 volts.

I think it should be noted for new guys that is with engine running or cranking, points opening and closing. For those working in the garage with engine stopped, about 3 volts at the coil is normal. Later when engine is turning, points open 20% of the time, no current flow and therefore no voltage drop thru the resistor 20% of the time, averaged voltage will then jump up to 3.5 to 4 volts.