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Hivolt5.0 · 08-30-2012, 01:29 PM

Question, I have a 312 in my '57 Ranchero still running a points ignition. Eventually I want to change over to the pertronix ignition but I just don't have the funds right now. However, I have a nice chrome MSD coil from another project and I was wondering if I could use it with my points ignition?

thanks for your insight,

David

franksford · 08-30-2012, 04:14 PM

make sure it's for points and not electonic and dose it need a resistor? Frank

Hivolt5.0 · 08-30-2012, 04:26 PM

Hmmm, well. I bought it from a parts store off their "performance" do dads shelf. The coil wire connection is the female type, if that makes any sense, like the factory coil. I don't remember if the package said if it was for points or electronic.

rick55 · 08-30-2012, 07:31 PM

All MSD coils should have a parts number. It is probably a 8200 ( the only chrome coil in their catalogue) and is also known as Chrome Blaster 2. When used with points a ballast resistor is required but is not necessary when used with electronic ignitions. If in doubt use a ballast.
Regards

Hivolt5.0 · 09-02-2012, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rick55

All MSD coils should have a parts number. It is probably a 8200 ( the only chrome coil in their catalogue) and is also known as Chrome Blaster 2. When used with points a ballast resistor is required but is not necessary when used with electronic ignitions. If in doubt use a ballast.
Regards

Thank you for the information. I already have a ballast in the circuit so I think I'll give the coil a try. Should I open the gap on the plugs any???

GREENBIRD56 · 09-02-2012, 11:20 PM

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Since you still have the points - I wouldn't be opening the plug gap.

The Y's reportedly don't show any advantage to the wider gap when on the dyno - even when the ignition is "built". That being the case - there is no need to stress the insulation of the cap, wires or coil.

08-30-2012, 01:29 PM	#1
Hivolt5.0 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ft. Walton Beach, FL Posts: 136	Y-block coil Question, I have a 312 in my '57 Ranchero still running a points ignition. Eventually I want to change over to the pertronix ignition but I just don't have the funds right now. However, I have a nice chrome MSD coil from another project and I was wondering if I could use it with my points ignition? thanks for your insight, David

08-30-2012, 04:14 PM	#2
franksford Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rockford Michigan Posts: 190	Re: Y-block coil make sure it's for points and not electonic and dose it need a resistor? Frank

08-30-2012, 04:26 PM	#3
Hivolt5.0 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ft. Walton Beach, FL Posts: 136	Re: Y-block coil Hmmm, well. I bought it from a parts store off their "performance" do dads shelf. The coil wire connection is the female type, if that makes any sense, like the factory coil. I don't remember if the package said if it was for points or electronic.

09-02-2012, 11:20 PM	#6
GREENBIRD56 Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 55	Re: Y-block coil Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Since you still have the points - I wouldn't be opening the plug gap. The Y's reportedly don't show any advantage to the wider gap when on the dyno - even when the ignition is "built". That being the case - there is no need to stress the insulation of the cap, wires or coil.