Re: Coil Resistance

Posted by Packard Newbie On 2018/9/3 18:34:08

I keep hearing about these coils and an 'armored' cable as being original issue in the late 30's, early 40's. On my '39 Six, I just had a standard looking coil that mounted in a bracket that LOOKS like original kit as it is bolted underneath the head bolts, but it just has a standard, plastic covered wire going between it and the ignition switch. Is it possible somebody switched this over to a more modern, available coil, or did some Autolite equipped cars come that way?? Are there any issues with this? Just curious as the 'armored covered cable' comes up again and again. I did replace my coil with a correct 6-volt unit that was supposed to be appropriate for my car and it didn't change anything.