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6v to 12v ingnition coil question

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by 54LedSled, Nov 18, 2012.

  1. 54LedSled
    Joined: Mar 11, 2011
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    54LedSled
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    I am currently in the process of converting my 1954 belair 235 6v to 12v. My question is I just bought a internally resisted 12v coil. when I hook up everything do I need to still hook up the old capistor (condensor) that was on the 6v coil?

    Thanks!
     
  2. 54LedSled
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  3. engine138
    Joined: Oct 5, 2007
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    engine138
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    from Commack NY

    If still running points yes
     
  4. 302GMC
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    302GMC
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    from Idaho

    That condensor is for radio noise ... doesn't matter either way ...
     

  5. tommy
    Joined: Mar 3, 2001
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    tommy
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    Bingo! The condenser on the coil is not part of the ignition system. The condenser on the coil is for radio noise.

    I once bought an nos radio kit for the dealer installed radio. It had the condenser and the special grounding clip for the hood with instructions on where the parts went when adding a dealer installed radio. There were lots of strange parts in a dealer radio kit.
     
  6. 54LedSled
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    Great, thanks guys!
     

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