Hello,
I was a bit silly and forgot to turn off my ignition switch, and the 6v coil hooked to a 12v battery made an awful mess. The oil inside the Coil literally spewed up and around the whole inside of the newly painted hood, frame and engine block. Not sure how I can clean that off. Guessing kerosene might be best. We shall see... (any ideas welcome)
Add to that, when I started looking for coils, there were two options (and jeez did they go up in price!):
Internal and External Resistor.
I think I have it right, but not sure.
With the Internal Resistor, I think the coil while starter cranking puts out 12v to the points, but once started (starter not engaged) and cranking stops the coil reverts to 6v to run cooler.
Not sure how this would work with an External Resistor.
I have a 1946 Massey Harris 101 Jr RC, converted from 6v to 12v with now a negative ground.
How do I know which I need, and please explain why if you know.
Thanks for the help!!!
OldIron
I was a bit silly and forgot to turn off my ignition switch, and the 6v coil hooked to a 12v battery made an awful mess. The oil inside the Coil literally spewed up and around the whole inside of the newly painted hood, frame and engine block. Not sure how I can clean that off. Guessing kerosene might be best. We shall see... (any ideas welcome)
Add to that, when I started looking for coils, there were two options (and jeez did they go up in price!):
Internal and External Resistor.
I think I have it right, but not sure.
With the Internal Resistor, I think the coil while starter cranking puts out 12v to the points, but once started (starter not engaged) and cranking stops the coil reverts to 6v to run cooler.
Not sure how this would work with an External Resistor.
I have a 1946 Massey Harris 101 Jr RC, converted from 6v to 12v with now a negative ground.
How do I know which I need, and please explain why if you know.
Thanks for the help!!!
OldIron