Topic: 51 Merc New Coil Installation


Tracker    -- 11-03-2015 @ 1:12 PM
  On a stock 6 volt system, positive ground, does the coil install as + to the distributor ?

I read dozens of different opinions on this on-line re: negative versus positive to the distributor.

I am running currently + to the distributor. I am replacing the original coil which reads Batt/Distributor.

Thanks for your help.

Tracker


cliftford    -- 11-03-2015 @ 2:30 PM
  Yes, you have it installed correctly.


Tracker    -- 11-04-2015 @ 4:38 AM
  Thank you for your reply. The reason for my question...back 9 yrs ago when I was building the car, I bought on line a 50-51 Mercury color wiring schematic which clearly shows the - to the distributor. I never believed it but just in case I decided to check with my peers.

I called the author & he readily admitted the mistake & offered a new schematic showing the + distributor. The original schematic was right in all aspects save this one. All the right tech info I got right here on this forum which is the best IMHO on the web. Thanks again.

Tracker


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