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funrunr · 10-22-2015, 12:01 PM

I need some help with coil issues,
I'm trying to start this flathead (1946 59AB) I'm not using any of the cars original wiring except battery cables and starter cable. I'm using an ignition switch from auto store like you would see in boats. I can crank the engine no problem, I have power going to coil (trying to use a modern 70's coil) I have power leaving coil and going to distributor. I don't have power going to the plug wire to the distribor. Should I have a voltage reducer from my ignition switch to the coil? I've tried 4 different coils and can't beleive they are all bad. I've started engines like this in the past without issue but wondering if I burnt these coils up? Any suggestions please.
Thanks, Mark

10-22-2015, 12:01 PM	#1
funrunr Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Belleville,MI Posts: 1,463	Coil voltage? I need some help with coil issues, I'm trying to start this flathead (1946 59AB) I'm not using any of the cars original wiring except battery cables and starter cable. I'm using an ignition switch from auto store like you would see in boats. I can crank the engine no problem, I have power going to coil (trying to use a modern 70's coil) I have power leaving coil and going to distributor. I don't have power going to the plug wire to the distribor. Should I have a voltage reducer from my ignition switch to the coil? I've tried 4 different coils and can't beleive they are all bad. I've started engines like this in the past without issue but wondering if I burnt these coils up? Any suggestions please. Thanks, Mark __________________ Thank God this is only a hobby!