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09-22-2019, 07:06 AM | #1 |
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Bubba's distributor question
I could ask Jim directly but I'm sure you guys know as well....
A while ago Jim at Bubba's was kind enough to build one of his Chevy distributors for my 8BA, now I'm ready to use it. Does this setup require a resistor (that I might have misplaced)? thanks, Carl |
09-22-2019, 08:40 AM | #2 |
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Re: Bubba's distributor question
I believe that Bubba recommends a Bosch 0012 blue coil which is internally resisted. That's what I'm using on my 8ba with a Budda Chevy distributor.
https://www.amazon.com/Bosch-00012-9...94759050&psc=1
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09-22-2019, 09:03 AM | #3 |
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Re: Bubba's distributor question
The above is probably the way to go if you have converted to 12 volts. If so, then go with it. Are you, by any chance, still running a 6 volt system? If so we need more information, specifically, what kind of coil you are using.
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09-22-2019, 09:12 AM | #4 |
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Re: Bubba's distributor question
If a blue coil came with the distributor , its needs NO resistor ........let us know how she runs.....
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09-22-2019, 09:37 AM | #5 |
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Perfect! I’ll report back. Thank you.
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09-24-2019, 06:50 AM | #6 |
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09-24-2019, 06:56 AM | #7 |
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Yep ya got it ........
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09-24-2019, 07:09 AM | #8 |
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Re: Bubba's distributor question
The distributor is an on off switch that does not care about the coil. What does care about the coil is the condenser. Ultimately the condenser is matched to the coil. If the point pit to one side you need a bigger one and to the other it needs to be smaller. The coil manufacturer will tell you whether a resistor is needed. My 49 does not have one for 6 volts. At least I do not think it does.
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Thanks Frank. Both the distributor and coil came from Jim so I'm sure they are well matched. That said, still good information and I appreciate it.
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09-24-2019, 08:28 AM | #10 |
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Re: Bubba's distributor question
Again, all of this is assuming 12 volts negative ground. While this is most likely a correct assumption, the O/P has never explicitly stated it (at least not in this thread). Since this is an "Early Ford" forum, and not a "Hot Rod" forum, it is a salient piece of information.
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Excellent point and my bad. Yes, converted to 12v and negative ground.
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09-25-2019, 07:30 AM | #14 |
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Re: Bubba's distributor question
Many people feel the need to run 12 volts in their original car and that's fine. Given that though, it is always good to give as much info as possible about the car you're having a problem with. Many of these stock appearing vehicles do not even have the right engine for various reasons and #1 is availability.
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