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sonnybrown · 05-01-2023, 07:59 AM

I have a 59AB engine with the old standard 6 volt box coil. I would like to use the cheaper new coil. But to use to old bracket and the shorter distributor hot wire I can modify the bracket but the new coil has to be inverted (upside down). Will the new coil correctly function in this position? Thanks-

GB SISSON · 05-01-2023, 08:19 AM

I can recall vehicles that were like that from the factory. I don't think a coil knows which way is up. I have had the wire fall out upon hitting a big pot hole, so make sure it's tight. Happy motoring!

Seth Swoboda · 05-01-2023, 09:01 AM

If you look at a Model A, they use the cylinder shaped coil, and they are upside down when mounted in the stock bracket.

Bill OH · 05-01-2023, 09:07 AM

I mounted the Mallory coil upside down on a 59AB - worked vey well. Also did it on a farm tractor after getting caught in a rain storm 1/4 mi from the barn.

BlueSpark · 05-01-2023, 11:33 AM

I cant imagine a coil that would care about its position. Its just 2 wires wrapped around an iron core.

dean333 · 05-01-2023, 02:49 PM

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rotorwrench · 05-02-2023, 11:03 PM

I'd get an old original overhauled by Skip Haney. Unless a person forgets to turn of the ignition switch with points closed then it will likely out last a can type coil.

05-01-2023, 07:59 AM	#1
sonnybrown Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 6	Coil I have a 59AB engine with the old standard 6 volt box coil. I would like to use the cheaper new coil. But to use to old bracket and the shorter distributor hot wire I can modify the bracket but the new coil has to be inverted (upside down). Will the new coil correctly function in this position? Thanks-

05-01-2023, 08:19 AM	#2
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 5,159	Re: Coil I can recall vehicles that were like that from the factory. I don't think a coil knows which way is up. I have had the wire fall out upon hitting a big pot hole, so make sure it's tight. Happy motoring! __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1946 Tonner Pickup with 226 H six, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, now wearing 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

05-01-2023, 09:01 AM	#3
Seth Swoboda Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 3,833	Re: Coil If you look at a Model A, they use the cylinder shaped coil, and they are upside down when mounted in the stock bracket.

05-01-2023, 09:07 AM	#4
Bill OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 435	Re: Coil I mounted the Mallory coil upside down on a 59AB - worked vey well. Also did it on a farm tractor after getting caught in a rain storm 1/4 mi from the barn.

05-01-2023, 11:33 AM	#5
BlueSpark Member Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: San Jose CA Posts: 61	Re: Coil I cant imagine a coil that would care about its position. Its just 2 wires wrapped around an iron core.

05-01-2023, 02:49 PM	#6
dean333 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Shorewood Illinois Posts: 901	Re: Coil Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I need a 42-48 coil bracket if you no longer use it. Thanks __________________ Tim Carlig

05-02-2023, 11:03 PM	#7
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,534	Re: Coil I'd get an old original overhauled by Skip Haney. Unless a person forgets to turn of the ignition switch with points closed then it will likely out last a can type coil.