Re: Y block distributor
The Pertronix and Accell systems recommend using a resistor if you are not using their specific coils. The later Accell and Mallory systems now recommend a resistor whatever coil you use as they want to extend the life of their units.
With the resistor in place, you get around 8 volts on the coil and in a correct charging 6 volt car you have around 7.2-7.5 volts. Some people nowadays even run their cars with an 8 volt battery and just tweak the voltage regulator to match.
From all of this I can't see why you can't run a 12volt pertronix in a 6 volt car. The distributor even with the pertronix fitted is merely a switch for the coil. I would make sure I had a 6 volt coil or at least a 12 volt coil which requires a resistor and all should be fine.
Regards
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Rick
West Australia
1958 Ford Mainline Utility, 1955 Ford Tudor Sedan
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