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Old 04-27-2018, 06:35 AM   #12
JSeery
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Default Re: 6 volt to 12 volt conversion

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Didn't look at the links posted above, but you need to get the coil straightened out. With 12v neg ground, the + side of the coil goes to the ignition switch and the - side goes to the distributor. Need a 12v coil that has the proper internal resistance or a coil and a ballast resistor. What you need to end up with is around 3 ohms, either a 3 ohm coil or a 1.5 ohm coil with a 1.5 ohm ballast resistor.
Corrected the ohms!!!
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