"12 volt" coils designed for use with a resistor actually need about 9.5 volts to operate properly, not the 7.5V that a "6 volt" coil sees when a 6V generator is running against a fully charged battery. Use the right part for the setup- - - -.
Jerry

Last edited by Rusty Rod; 11/27/2023 6:20 PM.
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