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JSeery · 02-25-2018, 11:03 PM

You need about 3 ohms of resistance with 12v (really a little over 14v running). Normally accomplished with 1.5 ohm coil coupled with a 1.5 ohm ballast resister OR a 3.0 ohm coil.

flatjack9 · 02-25-2018, 11:16 PM

No problem running your distributor on 12v as long as you have the right coil.

02-25-2018, 11:03 PM	#61
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: Coil deal!! You need about 3 ohms of resistance with 12v (really a little over 14v running). Normally accomplished with 1.5 ohm coil coupled with a 1.5 ohm ballast resister OR a 3.0 ohm coil. Last edited by JSeery; 02-26-2018 at 03:20 PM.

02-25-2018, 11:16 PM	#62
flatjack9 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oshkosh, Wi Posts: 4,527	Re: Coil deal!! No problem running your distributor on 12v as long as you have the right coil.