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koates · 08-07-2015, 12:15 AM

Hi there, I see you have the original 6 volt 1936 ford flat top coil. It needs to connect through the original ford under dash type resistor which lowers the 6 volt supply voltage to 4 1/2 volts which is the coils correct rating. Don't run without the resistor as coil would eventually overheat and contact points life will be compromised. I would also fit an inline fuseholder (10 amps) at the battery NEG terminal ahead of the ignition switch to protect the temporary wiring from any mishaps along its route. The original ford condenser is fitted into the rear of the Bakelite coil body and its earth tag is grounded by one of the distributor mounting bolts. Make sure the small metal thread screw is fitted through the side of the coil body into the threaded end of the condenser. Regards, Kevin.

08-07-2015, 12:15 AM	#3
koates Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Melbourne Australia. Posts: 2,079	Re: late 36, hot wire, break in advice Hi there, I see you have the original 6 volt 1936 ford flat top coil. It needs to connect through the original ford under dash type resistor which lowers the 6 volt supply voltage to 4 1/2 volts which is the coils correct rating. Don't run without the resistor as coil would eventually overheat and contact points life will be compromised. I would also fit an inline fuseholder (10 amps) at the battery NEG terminal ahead of the ignition switch to protect the temporary wiring from any mishaps along its route. The original ford condenser is fitted into the rear of the Bakelite coil body and its earth tag is grounded by one of the distributor mounting bolts. Make sure the small metal thread screw is fitted through the side of the coil body into the threaded end of the condenser. Regards, Kevin.