[Ford-ferguson] 12 volt conversion

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Generally speaking, a modern 12V coil will not need a
resistor.

But a '49 8N has the front-mount distributor with the coil
built in as an integral unit.  I don't think a modern coil
is even an option for you.

Steve O.


From: "david kirk" <dnakirk at hotmail.com>

> Just recieved a '49 8N and have trying to decipher the
> wiring.  It has been  converted to 12V with alternator.  I
> have been looking at 12 volt conversion  wiring diagragms
> and it looks like if you use a 6V coil you have to place a
> resistor between coil and battery.  Just want to confirm
> that if i use a 12V  coil that i do not need this
> resistor.  Any explanations would be  appreciated