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Re: compatability of ignition components 6-12 volts #40075 05/29/2002 4:12 AM
Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 36 S smitty62 Member
smitty62 Member S Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 36	Jon: You will need a 12 volt coil WITH a resistor--either enclosed or externally. (I prefer the resistor to be part of the coil myself--less wiring) All other 6 volt ignition parts are ok with 12 volt, but JUST ignition--not bulbs, gauges etc.

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Subject	Posted By	Posted
compatability of ignition components 6-12 volts	Jon Z	05/28/2002 10:02 PM
Re: compatability of ignition components 6-12 volts	Fred T	05/29/2002 12:45 AM
Re: compatability of ignition components 6-12 volts	kedso	05/29/2002 12:47 AM
Re: compatability of ignition components 6-12 volts	kedso	05/29/2002 12:59 AM
Re: compatability of ignition components 6-12 volts	Jon Z	05/29/2002 3:06 AM
Re: compatability of ignition components 6-12 volts	smitty62	05/29/2002 4:12 AM
Re: compatability of ignition components 6-12 volts	Fred T	05/29/2002 6:54 AM
Re: compatability of ignition components 6-12 volts	chiphead	05/30/2002 12:54 AM

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