Coil Replacement -'37 120 sedan convertible

Posted by Dbedsole On 2023/11/6 13:34:22

After 4 years of restoration work, attempts to start the engine were not successful. The car was last started 4 years ago after installing - new plugs, wires, points, condenser, rotor, distributor cap - all new except the coil. But now it will not start.
The ammeter pointer oscillates from zero to approx. 3 amps discharge with ignition switch on and while starter motor is cranking the engine. No spark from removed plug -- this tells me that I may have a faulty ignition secondary circuit - bad coil. My question - will a six volt coil from NAPA be a suitable replacement?