Northeast ignition coil

[Guest 1930]

I am hoping someone can tell me where I might get my original Northeast Electric coil rebuilt for my DA Dodge, I have seen an earlier post of a man that might be able to help but his e-mail is no longer valid. There has got to be someone somewhere in the world that does this sort of thing and any leads to find him would be greatly appreciated...Jason anderson

[RickBrinker]

Try Romar they did one for me.if i remember right it was $250.00,but it has worked just fine

the # 814-827-7161

[Guest leadfoot]

Romar has offered rebuilt early DB coils for several years. The link is http://www.geocities.com/romardb/index.html

[Guest 1930]

I will try and call them tomm. and let you know their response, thanks alot

[Guest 1930]

Just to update, called Romar, she was not sure if they could help me, was supposed to get back to me but has not yet.......................................

[Guest imported_RAH]

Jason,

There are usually two things that are considered on these coils. What is the status of the pot metal lock function? As to the coil, usually it is the secondary coil that opens. You may check with someone who specializes in antique electric like Jack's Specialty Parts in Gresham, Ore. Ph 503-667-1725 Or Morris Tonda in Graham, Wa. 253-847-1534. Good Luck.

Rodger "Dodger" Hartley

[Guest 1930]

Thanks for the info, I called back Romar and they do not touch Northeast coils. If you would excuse my ignorance and explain to me exactely how these coils worked, I mean from key to where the plug wire goes in it would be a big help to me, I am young in the hobby of cars this old, I have only had the Dodge maybe 5 years now and have another car a little older not much longer than that and am eager to learn all that I can about them. Hard to get anyone that has any time to pass along what they know...Thanks anyway again for that info

[Guest imported_RAH]

No problem. I'll scan in some info. and try to attach later.

Rodger "Dodger" Hartley

[Guest imported_RAH]

Jason,

Here is a wiring diagram for a '29 DA which will for all practical purposes be like your '30.

I hope it helps. Rodger "Dodger" Hartley

[Guest 1930]

Dont see any attachment?????I have a wiring diagram for my car....Really was looking for info on how the switch coil combo works, not technically so much but in laymans terms, in other words for stupid people like myself <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

[Guest imported_RAH]

Sorry about that. Apparantly the diagram didn't come through. In any event if you already have one the basic info on ignition coils is this. The 'coil' has the job of taking tha battery voltage of 6v. (or 12v.) and bring it up to a sufficient level to cause a spark inside the combustion chamber which will be under pressure. Since the battery voltage is D.C. ( direct current) it will not pass through a transformer directly. Transformers usually need A.C. (alternating current) to operate. With D.C. when the points close the primary winding will saturate and at the time the points open the charge will suddenly collapse and that energy will be transferred to the secondary at that instant. Transformers operate in a manner based on 'turns ratio' which means if there are a couple turns on the primary and many more turns on the secondary for every volt in the primary there will be many more volts induced in the secondary. Your coil also has the ignition switch built in such as to prevent people from 'jumpering past' the switch and stealing your car since access to the wire from the switch to the coil is hidden inside the coil assembly. I hope this helps.

Rodger "Dodger" Hartley

[Guest 1930]

Thanks for that reply, that is all good info, what I was actually wondering though ( although your answer def. taught me something ) was what was between the key and in front of the coil. I am assuming some sort of switch and you clarified that yourself by mentioning there being no wiring to prevent theft.