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shoe box Jack · 07-31-2017, 04:39 PM

I need a new 6 volt coil. Is there a US. made coil?? jack

51 MERC-CT · 07-31-2017, 05:14 PM

To fit what??

JSeery · 07-31-2017, 05:28 PM

NAPA IC-12 Echlin 2.1 ohms primary, 8.9 ohms secondary. For 6 or 12 volt systems

NAPA IC-27 Echlin 2.2 ohms primary, 6.38 ohms secondary, for 6 or 12 volt systems

G.M. · 08-01-2017, 09:45 AM

I would find a 46 to 48 coil, Have Skip rebuild it and mount it
on the head with a 46 coil bracket. You will need a 32 to 48
resistor. G.M.

Seth Swoboda · 08-01-2017, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G.M.

I would find a 46 to 48 coil, Have Skip rebuild it and mount it
on the head with a 46 coil bracket. You will need a 32 to 48
resistor. G.M.

What G.M. said. I have never been happier with my original Ford coils rebuilt by Skip. I'm in no way affiliated just a satisfied customer that likes to support small business.

rotorwrench · 08-01-2017, 10:38 AM

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The shoe box Fords came with a can type coil. Is this for a shoe box 49/51 Ford? If so, JSeery is pointing in a good direction. With 6-volt, no ballast is needed. When running 12-volt, a ballast resistor would be required.

tubman · 08-01-2017, 11:37 AM

Just another option. I have been buying all the reasonably priced Mallory coils (6 and 12 volt) that I can find. I have checked them all out and they have all tested good but one, and that one was a "Magspark" unit. I sent three of the cleanest ones to Skip to be tested more rigorously, and he said they were all good to go. I'm an 8BA guy and like to run old Mallory dual points so the coils fit right in. I've never had a problem with any I have run. I prefer "The Best Coil I Ever Made", but they have gotten right spendy over the last couple of years. Lately I have been finding the "FlashFire" coils for less than $10. They fit in with the look I am going for. Just remember the black ones are 6 volt and the red ones are 12 volts.

07-31-2017, 04:39 PM	#1
shoe box Jack Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Kingston Ontario Canada Posts: 251	6 Volt coil I need a new 6 volt coil. Is there a US. made coil?? jack

07-31-2017, 05:14 PM	#2
51 MERC-CT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Hartford, Ct Posts: 5,898	Re: 6 Volt coil To fit what?? __________________ DON'T RECALL DOING SOMETHING FOR MYSELF BASED ON SOMEONE ELSE'S LIKES OR DISLIKES

07-31-2017, 05:28 PM	#3
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: 6 Volt coil NAPA IC-12 Echlin 2.1 ohms primary, 8.9 ohms secondary. For 6 or 12 volt systems NAPA IC-27 Echlin 2.2 ohms primary, 6.38 ohms secondary, for 6 or 12 volt systems

08-01-2017, 09:45 AM	#4
G.M. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida and Penna. Posts: 4,471	Re: 6 Volt coil I would find a 46 to 48 coil, Have Skip rebuild it and mount it on the head with a 46 coil bracket. You will need a 32 to 48 resistor. G.M. __________________ www.fordcollector.com

08-01-2017, 10:38 AM	#6
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 17,410	Re: 6 Volt coil Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The shoe box Fords came with a can type coil. Is this for a shoe box 49/51 Ford? If so, JSeery is pointing in a good direction. With 6-volt, no ballast is needed. When running 12-volt, a ballast resistor would be required.

08-01-2017, 11:37 AM	#7
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 11,635	Re: 6 Volt coil Just another option. I have been buying all the reasonably priced Mallory coils (6 and 12 volt) that I can find. I have checked them all out and they have all tested good but one, and that one was a "Magspark" unit. I sent three of the cleanest ones to Skip to be tested more rigorously, and he said they were all good to go. I'm an 8BA guy and like to run old Mallory dual points so the coils fit right in. I've never had a problem with any I have run. I prefer "The Best Coil I Ever Made", but they have gotten right spendy over the last couple of years. Lately I have been finding the "FlashFire" coils for less than $10. They fit in with the look I am going for. Just remember the black ones are 6 volt and the red ones are 12 volts.