a32vickyhotrod
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I have been viewing the many posts on the subject, but I am still not entirely clear, and would like some advise on my problem. My 6 volt charging system on my side mound distributor 8n finally gave up the ghost so I figured it was a good time to convert to a 1 wire 12 volt system.
Everything went well until no spark for starting. The resistor that came with my kit (which was meant for a 6 volt coil ) cut the voltage too low for my coil to produce spark. I bypassed the resistor and the tractor started and ran perfect. I understood this should not be good for the coil, so I started reading and investigating.
I found I had an ignition coil # 27310, which I believe is a 12 volt external resister coil. So [u:3e5844df71]it looks like I have been running a 12 volt coil off of my 6 volt system for years[/u:3e5844df71] with no resistor and no problem.
My question is, can[u:3e5844df71] I safely run this 27310 12 volt coil with no resistor or will I cook it.[/u:3e5844df71] Understand the resister that came with my kit is for a 6 volt coil and will not work.
On another note, my original ballasted resister is still there, but not used in my new 12V wiring or previous 6V wiring. Should I give it a try and see if that works for me.
Sorry for the long post but I wanted to provide enough info. Great forum!
Everything went well until no spark for starting. The resistor that came with my kit (which was meant for a 6 volt coil ) cut the voltage too low for my coil to produce spark. I bypassed the resistor and the tractor started and ran perfect. I understood this should not be good for the coil, so I started reading and investigating.
I found I had an ignition coil # 27310, which I believe is a 12 volt external resister coil. So [u:3e5844df71]it looks like I have been running a 12 volt coil off of my 6 volt system for years[/u:3e5844df71] with no resistor and no problem.
My question is, can[u:3e5844df71] I safely run this 27310 12 volt coil with no resistor or will I cook it.[/u:3e5844df71] Understand the resister that came with my kit is for a 6 volt coil and will not work.
On another note, my original ballasted resister is still there, but not used in my new 12V wiring or previous 6V wiring. Should I give it a try and see if that works for me.
Sorry for the long post but I wanted to provide enough info. Great forum!