John Brinegar	Re: 1948 288 coil	#11
Home away from home Joined: 2012/10/14 1:30 Last Login : 3/16 23:41 From San Antonio , Texas Group: Registered Users Posts: 403	Thanks guys - Should I consider new points and condenser ? Anyone know the numbers ? Posted on: 2020/3/19 23:18

Joe Santana	Re: 1948 288 coil	#12
Home away from home Joined: 2008/10/31 14:20 Last Login : 4/16 13:37 From Potomac, Maryland, USA Group: Registered Users Posts: 1899	Check p. 37 of the '48 Owner's Manual (3rd edition) in the Literature section here. You can test the condenser and clean/reset the points. NAPA probably has what you need if you have to replace. Posted on: 2020/3/20 10:25

John Brinegar	Re: 1948 288 coil	#13
Home away from home Joined: 2012/10/14 1:30 Last Login : 3/16 23:41 From San Antonio , Texas Group: Registered Users Posts: 403	Howard - should I use the Echlin IC-7 coil , if my car has Delco system ? Posted on: 2020/5/31 17:44

HH56	Re: 1948 288 coil	#14
Forum Ambassador Joined: 2007/4/20 19:54 Last Login : 4/15 20:17 From Fresno CA Group: Registered Users Forum Ambassadors Posts: 18409	The IC-7 is what Napa sells as a universal 6v coil and should be fine with Delco or Autolite. I am using it in the holder I made for the 47. That car has Autolite parts and it works well so should be OK with Delco too. Posted on: 2020/5/31 18:23
	Howard

John Brinegar	Re: 1948 288 coil	#15
Home away from home Joined: 2012/10/14 1:30 Last Login : 3/16 23:41 From San Antonio , Texas Group: Registered Users Posts: 403	Ok - thank you Posted on: 2020/5/31 18:29

Packard Don	Re: 1948 288 coil	#16
Home away from home Joined: 2014/7/15 13:30 Last Login : Today 14:17 From Crooked River Ranch, OR Group: Registered Users Posts: 5454	A coil doesn't care whether Autolite or Delco so on these 6v cars, as long as there are no special attached brackets, they are the same. Posted on: 2020/5/31 18:37
	All generalities are false. Don Pierson Packard / IMPERIAL page CA DMV Licensed Vehicle VIN Verification 1951 Henney-Packard 3-Door Long Wheelbase Air Force Ambulance 1954 Packard Patrician 1954 Packard Patrician Parts Car 1956 Clipper Custom Sedan

Fish'n Jim	Re: 1948 288 coil	#17
Home away from home Joined: 2013/7/17 8:26 Last Login : 4/16 16:05 From Clover, SC Group: Registered Users Posts: 1226	FYI: Save yourself some time and click on the Packard parts X-ref page and it lists all the parts/numbers available. Posted on: 2020/6/3 12:51

John Brinegar	Re: 1948 288 coil	#18
Home away from home Joined: 2012/10/14 1:30 Last Login : 3/16 23:41 From San Antonio , Texas Group: Registered Users Posts: 403	From what I have read - the negative side of coil goes to ignition , and positive side of coil goes to the distributor - Right ? Just checking Posted on: 2020/6/6 13:48

Packard Don	Re: 1948 288 coil	#19
Home away from home Joined: 2014/7/15 13:30 Last Login : Today 14:17 From Crooked River Ranch, OR Group: Registered Users Posts: 5454	It your car still has positive ground, then yes, that is correct. Posted on: 2020/6/6 14:00
	All generalities are false. Don Pierson Packard / IMPERIAL page CA DMV Licensed Vehicle VIN Verification 1951 Henney-Packard 3-Door Long Wheelbase Air Force Ambulance 1954 Packard Patrician 1954 Packard Patrician Parts Car 1956 Clipper Custom Sedan

John Brinegar	Re: 1948 288 coil	#20
Home away from home Joined: 2012/10/14 1:30 Last Login : 3/16 23:41 From San Antonio , Texas Group: Registered Users Posts: 403	Thank you Posted on: 2020/6/6 14:07