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10-25-2020, 08:27 AM | #1 |
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Source for epoxy-filled 6 volt coil ?
None of the parts suppliers selling replacement 6 volt coils provide any detail or specify whether oil of epoxy filled.
What is considered to be the best replacement 6 v coil available ? Thanks - Jim |
10-25-2020, 08:45 AM | #2 |
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Re: Source for epoxy-filled 6 volt coil ?
Try FS Ignitions, may be able to help. I am running their ignition system.
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10-25-2020, 09:25 AM | #3 |
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Re: Source for epoxy-filled 6 volt coil ?
Pertronix offers both one point five and three OHM coils in either epoxy or oil filled versions .. The one point five OHM coil works with a six volt system . The three OHM version is for twelve volt systems . This is a performance coil that looks exactly like other replacement coils . You get instant starts and power that a person can feel . If the extra power frightens a person , they won't have to press the accelerator pedal quiet as far . I use these coils on all of my model A's The Pertronix coil was the best forty dollars that I have ever spent for a performance part .
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10-25-2020, 09:32 AM | #4 |
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Re: Source for epoxy-filled 6 volt coil ?
Pertronic 40111 1.5 ohms epoxy filled is what I am using. No issues over five years.
https://www.summitracing.com/search/...ronics%2040111 |
10-25-2020, 04:58 PM | #5 |
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Re: Source for epoxy-filled 6 volt coil ?
I took Purdy's advice and got a Petronix epoxy filled coil, the "Flame Thrower." Let me just say, as usual, Purdy knoweth of what he speaketh.
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10-25-2020, 05:31 PM | #6 |
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10-25-2020, 07:04 PM | #7 |
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10-25-2020, 08:41 PM | #8 |
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Thanks Bob-A !!!
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10-26-2020, 10:04 AM | #11 |
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Re: Source for epoxy-filled 6 volt coil ?
Something else is more than likely wrong .
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10-26-2020, 04:05 PM | #12 |
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Re: Source for epoxy-filled 6 volt coil ?
But what else could be wrong?? The car is 12 volt as was the coil. With no changes to anything, the replacement coil is still going fine after 7 years. The pertronic one lasted a few months.
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10-26-2020, 04:16 PM | #13 |
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Re: Source for epoxy-filled 6 volt coil ?
Thanks for all the comments. I’m going to try the 6V Pertronic epoxy-filled coil, but will carry the original 90-year old coil as a back up.....or should I do it the other way around??
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10-26-2020, 06:16 PM | #14 | |
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10-27-2020, 06:20 AM | #15 |
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Re: Source for epoxy-filled 6 volt coil ?
Anything can fail at any time. Coils included.
I just went thru something similar with condensers. 5 bad ones which some said couldn't happen. The 'burn-proof' maker must have had a bad batch. |
10-27-2020, 09:20 AM | #16 |
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I have had excellent results for fourteen years with the Pertronix coils . There can be duds with any part that is offered . .
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10-28-2020, 08:25 PM | #17 | |
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I like it so much I got one for my '51 CJ-3a.....it too runs great... Keep the old coil as a spare that you know will work if needed. Randy... .
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10-29-2020, 06:00 AM | #18 |
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Re: Source for epoxy-filled 6 volt coil ?
Seems like everyone is on the hunt for something that didn't even exist for a useful purpose until the 1940's (epoxy). How did people get by for the previous 12 years, if a 90 year old coil is good enough for a spare - doesn't make sense.
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10-29-2020, 06:34 AM | #19 |
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Doesn't make sense ? Why doesn't it ?
Oil coils don't like to be tipped upside down [ neither do I ] and tar coils aren't made anymore. Epoxy is just a modern substitute. |
10-29-2020, 09:09 AM | #20 |
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Oil coils don't like to be tipped upside down [ neither do I ] and tar coils aren't made anymore. Epoxy is just a modern substitute.
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10-29-2020, 10:31 AM | #21 |
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The Pertronix epoxy-filled coil arrived yesterday and is now installed, and the car runs great.
The coil I swapped out was a Ford-script reproduction - looked almost exactly like an original SP coil except the screw terminals are straight not slanted. It is an oil filled coil.....so why would it be sold without a warning to not install upside down ?? I plan to carry the original tar-filled SP coil I have as a spare - not the modern repro. |
10-30-2020, 02:11 PM | #22 |
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Re: Source for epoxy-filled 6 volt coil ?
I just bought a Pertronix Epoxy coil from Amazon.
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10-30-2020, 03:21 PM | #23 |
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Re: Source for epoxy-filled 6 volt coil ?
Purdy,
I want to order one for my 29 Roadster - 6V. Just looked at the site and it didn't look like there was a diffent one for 6V vs 12V? Am I missing something or will it work on 6 or 12 volt?? Thanks, Jim |
10-30-2020, 08:22 PM | #24 |
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Re: Source for epoxy-filled 6 volt coil ?
Do not buy one from the big supply house's they are junk..been thru that ..get a old 50's coil and clean it up ..sc
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10-30-2020, 09:21 PM | #25 |
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Re: Source for epoxy-filled 6 volt coil ?
I just bought the 6V coil mentioned in post #4. So far, it’s working quite welll.
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10-31-2020, 07:36 AM | #26 | |
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You can get it right from Petronix. 1.5 ohm. Make sure to get epoxy filled. |
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10-31-2020, 04:47 PM | #27 | |
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Jim , I use the twelve volt version . I got mine from Amazon but they can be purchased from Auto Zone , Advance Auto , Pertronix or most parts houses The six volt version will probably need to be ordered .. You can google Pertronix for more information . |
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10-31-2020, 05:57 PM | #28 |
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I ordered mine through Summit....They have a warehouse in Reno so things get here in just a couple of days..
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/pnx-40111 .
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