skycar Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Can anyone recommend what coil to use as a replacement for my original one on a 1925 EPK Big Six engine, positive earth 6 Volt and where to get it from? I am not getting any spark from it.Thanks for your help with this.Roger Brisbane Australia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1927Chevy Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Roger the coil from 1926 has condenser built in, if you replace it with modern coil you have to get condenser also. I would watch ebay one will pop up or try buy sell at this site. a modern alternative is one from early 50's 6 volt. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skycar Posted June 25, 2015 Author Share Posted June 25, 2015 Thanks again Ken, there's a wealth of knowledge flowing from your part of town, much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stude Light Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Roger,Is your coil a Remy and, if so, does it have the socket side post design as pictured? This is the same one used on some of the 1924 models. They are a bit rare but I think I may have one of these left (not as nice looking as the one pictured). Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skycar Posted June 26, 2015 Author Share Posted June 26, 2015 No Scott, its not a Remy....... I've just removed it now and on the base it says Mallory, there is a ceramic fitting at the top with a coiled spring running around it, just below where the king lead comes out.Stamped into the upper band it says ........ C 5000 6 V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stude Light Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Your car came with either a Wagner or Remy electrical system so the coil would have come from one or the other. Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skycar Posted June 26, 2015 Author Share Posted June 26, 2015 If your Remy is in working condition and will replace the one I mentioned, I would be interested in buying your spare? Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1927Chevy Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Rogerall of my cars have the Remy type coil. I have some modern 6 volt I carry in case a problem arrises but came to prefer the old Remy type. I suggest you get the one Scott has as that type has provided me with the best results.Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinneyhill Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 make sure you have 6V at the low tension side of the coil. Mine had 2V at one stage and there wasn't much spark. I don't know about your era, but in 1939 every connection was zinc plated brass on a steel bolt (a little galvanic cell). Zn Oxide doesn't conduct well, so once corrosion takes place you have poor contact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stude Light Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 (edited) Roger,It looks like I previously sold the Remy coil I mentioned above. I do have an original Wagner coil for your car. I tested it with a wire and spark plug and got a spark using a 6 volt power supply. Let me know if you are interested.Scottsmrdeza@lentel.com Edited June 30, 2015 by Stude Light (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skycar Posted June 30, 2015 Author Share Posted June 30, 2015 Scott I have sent you an email and thanks to all here for your input, much appreciated.Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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