BearsFan315 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 What do I need to look for in a 6 Volt COIL for my 1929 ?? This is for a stock 6 Volt Electrical System on my 1929 Chevrolet.Starter: Delco-Remy 714-LDistributor: Delco-Remy 633-GGenerator: Delco-Remy 943-JFrom what I have found so far in my research about Stock Delco-Remy 528-C Coil:Voltage: 6 VoltsPrimary Reistance: 0.5 - 0.9 Ohms...(Connector to Connector)Secondary Resistance: 5k - 10k Ohms...(Connector to Tower)Read something about a Ballast Resistor ?? Do NOT think I need one for my ApplicationFound These Available, Stated as 6 Voil Coils, but no Coil Specs:Allis-Chalmers.............0236481..$25.....Tractor Supply CompanyBWD........................E5.......$25.....Advance & O'ReillyBWD........................E5P......$20.....AdvanceBWD........................E70P.....$28.....AdvanceDelco......................U520.....$30.....RockAutoStandard Motor Product.....UC14.....$20.....RockAutoDuralast...................c809.....$17.....AutozoneEchlin.....................IC7......$28.....NAPAEchlin.....................IC7SB....$13.....NAPAFound Specs on this One:Airtex Wells...............5C1063..$20.....RockAuto.....Voltage: 6 Volts.....Primary Reistance: 1.0 - 1.4 Ohms.....Secondary Resistance: 5.5k - 9.5k OhmsAnyone Using any of these or have recommendations ?? Do not want to blindly test one out and do damage to my 1929. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 You're over thinking it...................Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearsFan315 Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share Posted October 31, 2013 lol...Heard too many horror stories I guess, amke sure you watch this, get that, etc...what should i look for or would any of these do the trick, as long as it is 6 Volts no Resistor ?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Go to your local NAPA store. Ask for a universal no resistor 6 volt coil. Put it on the car. Forget it. Or buy a non script coil from a Model A Ford catalog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olympic Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 I use the non script model A coils in our Franklins. They work fine except that I had to remount them away from the heat coming off of the air-cooled engines. In your Chevrolet they should work fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexRiv_63 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 DO NOT buy a cheap Chinese made coil from Tractor Supply or others. Get the top quality version at NAPA. I made the first mistake and had the thing blow up on me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearsFan315 Posted November 1, 2013 Author Share Posted November 1, 2013 Thanks for the input !!Called my local NAPA, they were busy and said they would call me back, so waiting to see, if not will swing by later on my way home. O'Reilly s has the BWD E5 in stock all day for $22 so will hit NAPA see if they have anything, and then swing by OR and take it from there. Let you all know what I find out. no one else carries anything in stock, has to be ordered. granted I am in no rush, would just like to get my hands on one and touch it before buying it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearsFan315 Posted November 2, 2013 Author Share Posted November 2, 2013 NAPAIC7 w/ 3 year warranty and is Echlin Brand for $27IC7SB w/ 1 year warranty and is Mileage Plus Value Brand for $14Going To swing by this Morning and look at the BWD and Possibly pick one up then may stop over at NAPA as well to see what the Echlin Looks like.Want to make sure it is 6 Volts w/ Black Casing, heard some have Blue/ Grayish Casings.... As wells a Screw Post, Preferrably no Spade Connectors, if so can cut those off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 A Ballast resister for an Old Ford 8N,9N, and 2N tractor kicks the voltage to about 4 volts and basically increases the life of the points. I've also seen them used in the Ford flathead V8's. If the motor has sat for sometime and starts hard, I have jumped them out with a wire just to get going as it gives a little stronger spark. Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearsFan315 Posted November 6, 2013 Author Share Posted November 6, 2013 (edited) well went by O'REillys and picked up the BWD E5, made in Mexico, was nice heavy and durable looking. Good Construction. Bought it and out the door I went.This past weekend got the 1929 Chevrolet back running so changed out coils to test the new BWD E5, fired right up and ran smoothly. so now have a spare just in case i ever need it. Edited November 7, 2013 by BearsFan315 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Good Deal, Hope you have many happy adventures on the roads traveled with the wonderful old Chevy. Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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