Topic: 6 volt coil resistor


MICHV8    -- 03-28-2016 @ 6:16 AM
  Speedway offers this coil...why would a 12 volt system require a resistor, but not a 6 volt resistor?

Pertronix 45011 Flame-Thrower II Ignition Coil, 6 Volt, 0.6 Ohm
For a 6 volt system it does not require a resistor. If used with 12 volt point system it should have a 1 OHM resistor added.


TomO    -- 03-28-2016 @ 8:23 AM
  The coil has sufficient internal resistance in the primary circuit for a 6 volt system, but not for a 12 volt system.

Tom


MICHV8    -- 03-29-2016 @ 5:22 AM
  Thanks again Tom


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