Re: Coil Resistance

Posted by HH56 On 2018/9/4 18:27:48

No difference in operation as long as the coils are good. I don't know how many other mfgs used the wire inside the armored cable or if any kept it longer than Packard but the 21st series thru 47 was the last for Packard. 22nd series 48 models went to the modern 2 terminals exposed type coil.

The only reason for the wire inside the armored cable approach was it was harder to hot wire and steal the car if the terminal needed for the ignition power was not easily accessible. I doubt that really deterred a determined thief though -- just took them a few minutes longer.