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Still struggling with car at idle after 8 years

October 23, 20231 yr

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6 minutes ago, Yarb said:

That coil looks pretty old what’s the history on it?

Bought in 2014. Car has always cranked and worked connected in such way.

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October 23, 20231 yr

comment_658522

Do yourself a favor and look at the spec requirements from pertronics and get yourself a new coil. Just my oppinion.

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October 23, 20231 yr

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34 minutes ago, Yarb said:

Do yourself a favor and look at the spec requirements from pertronics and get yourself a new coil. Just my oppinion.

Come on another coil? How can you determine this does not work if my car is cranking?

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October 23, 20231 yr

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If cranking is describing the engine turning over using the starter, the coil has nothing to do with the starter. The engine will turn over using the starter without any coil.

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October 23, 20231 yr

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Plenty of coils could work and start the car but you want the hottest coil you can run that will work with your distributor and ignition!!

The hotter the coil is; the less fouling you will have!!!

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October 23, 20231 yr

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Please read the specifications for the system and get another coil. We are trying to help. The coil is the heart of the system for spark. Do some research and you’ll begin to understand the theory of operation.

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October 23, 20231 yr

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1 hour ago, Yarb said:

Please read the specifications for the system and get another coil. We are trying to help. The coil is the heart of the system for spark. Do some research and you’ll begin to understand the theory of operation.

I have a 1.5 resistor and a 1.5 flamethrower coil installed. Dont really think its the stock resistor. I believe previous owner changed it. Nevertheless i found an old 3.0 ohms pertronix flamethower in my garage. Should i order a new one and a 3.0 ballast resistor?