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Bill OH · 03-08-2024, 09:12 AM

Try a new coil - heat is killing the coil you currently have. You have a 6 volt positive ground system - make sure the ignition switch wire is connected to the minus of the coil and the distributor is connected to the plus of the coil. I have had this same problem more times than I care to remember. It could be the condenser, but from what you are posting and my experince, I will put my money on the coil. And the plugs should be set at .025 inch gap. Champion H10 always work well for me.

03-08-2024, 09:12 AM	#4
Bill OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 427	Re: 1951 Ford, runs fine then runs bad. Try a new coil - heat is killing the coil you currently have. You have a 6 volt positive ground system - make sure the ignition switch wire is connected to the minus of the coil and the distributor is connected to the plus of the coil. I have had this same problem more times than I care to remember. It could be the condenser, but from what you are posting and my experince, I will put my money on the coil. And the plugs should be set at .025 inch gap. Champion H10 always work well for me.