voltage at ignition coil front mount distributor

east_tex · May 14, 2015

Hello. The 8n has been converted to a 12 volt system and a ballast resistor used between the switch (battery voltage) and the ignition coil. When I connect a volt meter between ground and the ignition coil what should the meter read? Thanks in advance for any comments.

HCooke · May 14, 2015

12 volts when the points are open. Less than that when the points are closed. Connect a test light to the top of the coil and ground it
somewhere on the engine block or manifold. It should blink when turning the engine over and the ignition on.

Hobo,NC · May 14, 2015

The Voltage means nuttin unless the circuit has a load on it... A test light is not a LOAD...

tractorguy2 · May 14, 2015

if I'm reading this correct. You have a 12 volt system with a six volt coil and a resister. The coil should have six volts.

JMOR · May 15, 2015

(quoted from post at 23:16:42 05/14/15) if I'm reading this correct. You have a 12 volt system with a six volt coil and a resister. The coil should have six volts.

hat thought is too simple. If it is actually a 6v coil, then sitting with points closed, ign on, engine stalled, the steady state voltage should be 2.45 volts across coil.

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