Distributor/Coil Question

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Feb 14, 2013 | 06:24 AM

Corkwheats

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Mountain Pass

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Distributor/Coil Question

Hi Guys,

I'm installing an "old school" Mallory Dual Point Distributor (2755301) and a Mallory Voltmaster Mark II Coil in my F.E. in my 71 Truck. Do I also need to get some kind of in-line resistor going to the coil? I spoke with the mechanic in town, and he said he thought I'd need one. Anyone ever heard of this?

Also, have any of you guys ever used a Mallory Voltmaster Coil? I bought one, and went to install the coil wire that I bought - it looks as though the coil wire is pressed onto a small spike/pin kinda thing, and that's how it makes contact. Is that right?

Thanks,
Bob

Feb 14, 2013 | 07:35 AM

jim collins

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I had a Mallory duel point in a street rod once and i used the mallory big square looking coil that has the resister built in to it. I don't remember the part # of it but if you go to their site you should find the information for the one you have. But i believe you will need one added to the system if it's not built in to the coil.

Feb 14, 2013 | 08:01 AM

Freightrain

Lead Driver

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Here are the instructions:
http://prestoliteweb.com/Portals/0/d...8675_28720.pdf

Looks like it wants an additional resistor along with factory one? Page 3, figure 2.