Reply To: Testing voltage to the points on the Sportfour Imperial

[Buccaneer]

From what I know, points ignition systems with 12 volt systems,
had a ballast resistor, or other type, usually around 1.7 ohms,
depending on the type of coil used. This was to lower the voltage,
and hence the current going through the points so they didn’t
burn up.
The generator will change the equation somewhat I presume,
when it’s putting out 13.5 volts, etc.,
I read somewhere that nine volts to the points would be okay,
but I’m currently at 10 volts.

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