coil resistor

[sti1471]

I thought about it but it was the coil that came on the boat when I bought it so I don't know how old it is or how much life it has left. I replaced the condenser, points, rotor, and cap So just for a peice of mind I wanted to add a new one so I can track its age and know its condition. I now have the other coil as a backup on the boat. Normally I would not have, but for 2 dollars it was a cheap price of mind.

 

[achris]

Generally, coils don't 'wear out' I think in my 30+ years of mechanicing I have replaced 0 coils from being worn out. I have replaced a few (not very many) that have had other damage, like corrosion has eaten a hole in the bottom and all the oil has leaked out, or some idiot has over-tightened the clamp and crushed the housing, or cooked by someone leaving the key on when the points just happen to be closed... By all means throw a spare in the tool box, but I think it'll corroded away before it's used....

Chris.....

 

[old islander]

Your money and time would have been much better spent just calling up pertronix and ordering the proper conversion kit and coil for your boat. You would have a new coil, never have to fool around with points again, better spark, better HP, better fuel burn and MPG....and never have to chase your tail again.

 

[sti1471]

I will convert to electronic ignition sometime soon, but my season here in Utah is over in about 1 month so not this year. My money could not have been spent better as the new coil was only 2 dollars. I have the new coil hooked up and it is working just fine with the resistance wire by-passed. Thanks for all the help everyone!