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**VetteVet** · 09-24-2015, 04:08 PM

I think I'd fix the carburetor problem first., you'll have to

Your mechanic is telling you if you go back to points you'll need to run a resistor to keep from burning up the points. At least he should be. The problem with that is the igniter II coil is designed to run on a full 12 volts, so if you go to points you'll need
a ballast resistor and a resistance, stock type coil. You can sub in a stock coil for a short time without the resistor but it won't last more than an hour cause they get hot and crack, usually around the coil wire neck.

09-24-2015, 04:08 PM	#7
VetteVet Msgt USAF Ret Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 8,705	Re: Going back to Points -- L6 292 I think I'd fix the carburetor problem first., you'll have to Your mechanic is telling you if you go back to points you'll need to run a resistor to keep from burning up the points. At least he should be. The problem with that is the igniter II coil is designed to run on a full 12 volts, so if you go to points you'll need a ballast resistor and a resistance, stock type coil. You can sub in a stock coil for a short time without the resistor but it won't last more than an hour cause they get hot and crack, usually around the coil wire neck. __________________ VetteVet metallic green 67 stepside 74 corvette convertible 1965 Harley sportster 1995 Harley wide glide Growing old is hell, but it beats the alternative. Last edited by VetteVet; 09-24-2015 at 04:20 PM.