Wiring a 12 volt coil
10-06-2010, 11:03 PM
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Wiring a 12 volt coil
Does it matter what side of the typical coil that you put the positive wire to and the other that goes to the dist.?
10-07-2010, 11:40 PM
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I don't think it matters cause they aren't labled "+ or -" but the hot wire usually goes on top.
10-08-2010, 09:11 AM
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A reversed polarity coil will still run the engine in most cases but it will not run properly.
10-11-2010, 10:22 PM
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If the coil is not marked + or - either connector will do Is it one of those round coils with both connectors on top ?
10-17-2010, 12:13 AM
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peppi
A reversed polarity coil will still run the engine in most cases but it will not run properly.
Right, in a car where they are maked, if you hook the points to the + side it causes the polarity to reverse in the secondary windings and the plugs fire backwards
Last edited by flh80; 10-17-2010 at 12:22 AM .
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