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#96226 07/06/2006 6:40 PM | Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 32 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 32 | I need to replace the coil resistor for my 1949 chevy 1/2 ton. It is a 12 volt system. Where do I go to buy one, and what do I ask for?
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#96227 07/06/2006 6:57 PM | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,708 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,708 | duck457,
It's possible to purchase a new coil with internal resistor and do away with the firewall mounted dinosaur. Any parts store should be able to fix you up with a 12v coil/no external resistor required. A slight wiring change is needed, but it's simple.
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#96228 07/06/2006 7:02 PM | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 395 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 395 | any parts store,,you have to get to about 9 volts or points won,t last...doc | | |
#96229 07/06/2006 7:34 PM | Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,066 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,066 | borg/warner (nascar)
ru4....coil resistor.
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#96230 07/06/2006 8:32 PM | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | Any parts store or specialtie store has them available. Ask for an ign. resistor for a 55 up chev.
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#96231 07/06/2006 10:14 PM | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 887 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 887 | If you've converted the charging system adn guages to 12 v, when you change the coil if you change the points and condensor to 12 you can get a 12v coil, and eliminate the resistor, if you want.
'51 Chevy 1/2 ton w/'62 261, HEI, offy, fentons, dual carter/webbers, t-5 & 12 bolt posi
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#96232 07/07/2006 2:18 AM | Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 32 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 32 | What do I ask for to get a 12 volt coil with internal resistor? Specs for 49' are 6 volt.
Will other years with 12 volt specs work?
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#96233 07/07/2006 2:34 AM | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | ask for just that - a 12V coil w/ internal resistance - same for anything, but you can fool them clueless counter guys by telling them it's for a late 235  Bill | | |
#96234 07/07/2006 3:13 AM | Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,066 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,066 | why buy a coil just to take care of the resistance deal.. he already has a coil it appears, and he is asking for the resistor,,,,,it is a lot cheaper.but.....
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#96235 07/07/2006 4:48 PM | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,708 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,708 | duck457,
The Standard Ignition coil number is #UC15. If you have a Carquest in your neighborhood, they can cross that number to a Carquest equivalent which sells for $16.00.
If you opt for a coil with the internal resistor, you can get rid of the externally mounted ceramic resistor, which can be problematic. On the downside, the rig will not get the benefit of a little hotter spark when starting (cranking). If you are lax in the tune-up department, this could make a difference.
As joker pointed out, you already have a coil...it might be easier to just stick a new ballast resistor on the truck and call it good. It is nice to know that there are options though!
Stuart | | |
#96236 07/07/2006 7:08 PM | Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 687 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 687 | Go to your local parts house and get a 1969 ballast resistor. Chrysler part # 227559 cost .89 list $3.00 no longer available throught chrysler. I think napa has them. They make 2 styles 2 post and 4 post. You need 2 post but can use 1 side of the 4 post. The 4 post # 3874767 list for 10.25
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#96237 07/07/2006 7:15 PM | Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 324 Member | | Member Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 324 | i always carried a spair in the glove box. saved me once and saved a stranger once.
"It ain't a truck if you can't hose out the cab."
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#96238 07/09/2006 5:38 PM | Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 32 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 32 | Got the Chrysler resistor. Life is good.
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#96239 07/09/2006 6:28 PM | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,708 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,708 | duck457, Lee Iacocca would be proud of you. Stuart | | |
#96240 07/09/2006 6:48 PM | Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,066 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,066 | mine was much cheaper then that but glad you got what you wanted..
Fred
Redryder pixMy HotrodA veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard, or reserve - is someone who, at one point in his or her life, wrote a blank check made payable to The 'United States of America', for an amount of "up to and including my life."I am fighting cancer and I am winning the fight | Pain is part of life; misery is an option. | | |
#96241 07/09/2006 10:33 PM | Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 687 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 687 | No applause please, Just throw money.
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