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Fred A · 08-26-2018, 03:38 PM

Seems that it is for transistor ignition. Guess that means my Ford distributor is not a match. How about the FSI module? Any ideas? Thanks: Fred A

Mart · 08-26-2018, 04:30 PM

Not sure what you are saying or asking. If the coil is not suitable don't you just need a suitable coil?

The Bosch blue coil is often recommended. What is your setup? 6V? 12V? There was a link recently to the blue coils on amazon at very reasonable money. The 12v one is used without a resistor.

Mart.

JSeery · 08-26-2018, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mart

Not sure what you are saying or asking. If the coil is not suitable don't you just need a suitable coil?

The Bosch blue coil is often recommended. What is your setup? 6V? 12V? There was a link recently to the blue coils on amazon at very reasonable money. The 12v one is used without a resistor.

Mart.

It may be obvious, but neither does the 6v, that is it does not use an external resistor.

Fred A · 08-26-2018, 11:09 PM

It is a new in box Bosch blue coil but the sticker says it's for transistor ignition. It is 12V. The question is where it can be used. Thanks: Fred A

Mart · 08-27-2018, 02:40 AM

I'm not an expert but found some info here:

http://www.ratwell.com/technical/BlueCoil.html#parts

And found the post by Bubba here:

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=238737

Hope it helps.

flatheadmurre · 08-27-2018, 05:33 AM

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A coil doesn´t know what feeds it...and doesn´t care.
If the resistance of the coil is to low the increased amount of current running through the coil will burn out your points fast.
So rule of thumb 1.5 ohm for 6v and 3 ohm for 12v.
You can run the modern dry coils made for "modern" ignitions on points they work just fine as long as they are not to low resistance for your your points to survive.

08-26-2018, 03:38 PM	#1
Fred A Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Encino California, near Burbank Posts: 935	Bosch TCI-Ignition Coil? Seems that it is for transistor ignition. Guess that means my Ford distributor is not a match. How about the FSI module? Any ideas? Thanks: Fred A

08-26-2018, 04:30 PM	#2
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 8,750	Re: Bosch TCI-Ignition Coil? Not sure what you are saying or asking. If the coil is not suitable don't you just need a suitable coil? The Bosch blue coil is often recommended. What is your setup? 6V? 12V? There was a link recently to the blue coils on amazon at very reasonable money. The 12v one is used without a resistor. Mart.

08-26-2018, 11:09 PM	#4
Fred A Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Encino California, near Burbank Posts: 935	Re: Bosch TCI-Ignition Coil? It is a new in box Bosch blue coil but the sticker says it's for transistor ignition. It is 12V. The question is where it can be used. Thanks: Fred A

08-27-2018, 02:40 AM	#5
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 8,750	Re: Bosch TCI-Ignition Coil? I'm not an expert but found some info here: http://www.ratwell.com/technical/BlueCoil.html#parts And found the post by Bubba here: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=238737 Hope it helps. Last edited by Mart; 08-27-2018 at 02:45 AM.

08-27-2018, 05:33 AM	#6
flatheadmurre Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sweden Posts: 3,045	Re: Bosch TCI-Ignition Coil? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) A coil doesn´t know what feeds it...and doesn´t care. If the resistance of the coil is to low the increased amount of current running through the coil will burn out your points fast. So rule of thumb 1.5 ohm for 6v and 3 ohm for 12v. You can run the modern dry coils made for "modern" ignitions on points they work just fine as long as they are not to low resistance for your your points to survive.