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CP · 04-14-2017, 04:03 PM

Tried to search to no success. Replacing an original 6v positive ground coil with a new 6v coil. Old coil is for dummies like me. One terminal says battery and the other says distributor. The new coil says "+" and "-". I thought the "+" would go to the battery even though + is ground. It runs great now, however, I believe it may need to be switched? Any damage done from hooking up backwards? I do not understand electricity at all, my apologies. Thank You, CP

Truck was running like it was out of gas yet plenty of gas (only when at running temp). Changed the coil and it now has excellent throttle response even when warmed up. Thoughts appreciated.

04-14-2017, 04:03 PM	#1
CP Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 159	coil positive ground Tried to search to no success. Replacing an original 6v positive ground coil with a new 6v coil. Old coil is for dummies like me. One terminal says battery and the other says distributor. The new coil says "+" and "-". I thought the "+" would go to the battery even though + is ground. It runs great now, however, I believe it may need to be switched? Any damage done from hooking up backwards? I do not understand electricity at all, my apologies. Thank You, CP Truck was running like it was out of gas yet plenty of gas (only when at running temp). Changed the coil and it now has excellent throttle response even when warmed up. Thoughts appreciated.