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KarlJS · 06-17-2016, 06:47 PM

I have a 8ba engine (unknown year). Wondering if anybody has a part number for a 12 volt condensor. I was going to go to NAPA. Thanks

cmbrucew · 06-17-2016, 07:36 PM

KarlUS
Condenser does not care.
IH200 is highly recomended.
Bruce

51504bat · 06-17-2016, 08:35 PM

Another option is a Pertronix electronic conversion. I've got one already installed in an Loadomatic dizzy that I replaced with a Chevy unit from Bubba. Not looking to make a killing on it. PM me if your interested.

Tim in Redlands

rotorwrench · 06-18-2016, 10:47 AM

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All that would be needed is a ballast resistor to control the current draw and drop the voltage. The Echlin IC10 coil and the ICR11 ballast were used on many a Ford 12-volt application. The stock OEM coil would likely work with a 1.4 to 1.5 Ohm ballast resistor. If you change polarity to negative ground, you will also need to change polarity on the coil. This might require a checker tool if the terminal markings are illegible.

I'm not sure the IH200 condenser with work in a Load-A-Matic distributor but the stock one will with the addition of a ballast resistor.

06-17-2016, 06:47 PM	#1
KarlJS Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Riverside, CAlifornia Posts: 119	12 volt conversion I have a 8ba engine (unknown year). Wondering if anybody has a part number for a 12 volt condensor. I was going to go to NAPA. Thanks

06-17-2016, 07:36 PM	#2
cmbrucew Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: North of sandy ago, CA. Posts: 2,080	Re: 12 volt conversion KarlUS Condenser does not care. IH200 is highly recomended. Bruce __________________ Works good Lasts long time

06-17-2016, 08:35 PM	#3
51504bat Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: SoCal-Redlands Posts: 3,413	Re: 12 volt conversion Another option is a Pertronix electronic conversion. I've got one already installed in an Loadomatic dizzy that I replaced with a Chevy unit from Bubba. Not looking to make a killing on it. PM me if your interested. Tim in Redlands __________________ Making the simple complicated for over 30 years.

06-18-2016, 10:47 AM	#4
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 17,411	Re: 12 volt conversion Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) All that would be needed is a ballast resistor to control the current draw and drop the voltage. The Echlin IC10 coil and the ICR11 ballast were used on many a Ford 12-volt application. The stock OEM coil would likely work with a 1.4 to 1.5 Ohm ballast resistor. If you change polarity to negative ground, you will also need to change polarity on the coil. This might require a checker tool if the terminal markings are illegible. I'm not sure the IH200 condenser with work in a Load-A-Matic distributor but the stock one will with the addition of a ballast resistor.

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