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Teltruck

04-30-2018 07:45 PM

Coil

The best coil to use on a 1949 Ford with a 8BA Engine with the original distributor set up? Thanks very much!
Bob

George/Maine

04-30-2018 11:24 PM

Re: Coil

Go to Napa and get a 6 volt coil for a 49 ford. or any new old stock.
One good thing they don,t need a resister.

MGG	04-30-2018 11:30 PM

Re: Coil

I was at NAPA today per chance looking for the same thing, a coil for an 8BA.
They have one, Part #IC-7SB. It is 6-Volt and says right on the coil "No external resistor required". $19.99

Teltruck

05-01-2018 08:52 AM

Re: Coil

Thanks to all!
Bob

Teltruck

05-01-2018 08:55 AM

Re: Coil

When it says on a coil "no external resister required "does that indicate the coil has 3ohms of RESISTENCE?. Thanks,
Bob

tubman

05-01-2018 08:58 AM

Re: Coil

Do you have a decent multi-meter? If you don't, you should. They would allow you to immediately answer this question. In addition they, are invaluable if you are doing any electrical work on your vehicle. A good one will set you back maybe $20.

JSeery

05-01-2018 09:02 AM

Re: Coil

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teltruck (Post 1624089)

When it says on a coil "no external resister required "does that indicate the coil has 3ohms of RESISTENCE?. Thanks,
Bob

It would be 3.0 ohms on a 12v coil, but this is a 6v coil, so 1.5 ohms.

George/Maine

05-01-2018 03:56 PM

Re: Coil

Take there word for it that its good. No testing needed.

JSeery

05-01-2018 04:23 PM

Re: Coil

The volt meter wasn't to test the coil, he was currous about the ohms rating.

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