The Ford Barn

dono50 · 10-25-2023, 10:53 AM

My existing-setup ….wire from ignition switch runs to the original Ford resistor on inside firewall then to the + side of the coil. I’m using a new Beru German 3.3 ohm VW coil so no external resistor is needed.
My question, is this setup correct or should I eliminate the original Ford resistor .
Early 47 Ford with an 8BA engine

JayChicago · 10-25-2023, 12:38 PM

3 ohm thru the coil is sufficient resistance in itself. Resistor should be by-passed.

dono50 · 10-25-2023, 05:33 PM

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Thanks, Jay. That’s what I’ll do.
Bob

10-25-2023, 10:53 AM	#1
dono50 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bradenton,Fl/ Cheshire,Ct Posts: 710	Question on 6v to 12 volt conversion My existing-setup ….wire from ignition switch runs to the original Ford resistor on inside firewall then to the + side of the coil. I’m using a new Beru German 3.3 ohm VW coil so no external resistor is needed. My question, is this setup correct or should I eliminate the original Ford resistor . Early 47 Ford with an 8BA engine Last edited by dono50; 10-25-2023 at 11:28 AM. Reason: Clarification

10-25-2023, 12:38 PM	#2
JayChicago Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Chicago Posts: 732	Re: Question on 6v to 12 volt conversion 3 ohm thru the coil is sufficient resistance in itself. Resistor should be by-passed.

10-25-2023, 05:33 PM	#3
dono50 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bradenton,Fl/ Cheshire,Ct Posts: 710	Re: Question on 6v to 12 volt conversion Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks, Jay. That’s what I’ll do. Bob