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#1 Posted : Monday, 12 June 2017 12:34:58 PM(UTC)
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Can running a 6 cylinder coil on a V8 cause any problems?
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#2 Posted : Monday, 12 June 2017 12:48:20 PM(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: LS350 Go to Quoted Post
Can running a 6 cylinder coil on a V8 cause any problems?


I assume we are talking about ignition coils here ? If so, what type of 6-cyl coil & what V8. I sell ignition coils to the trade & currently catalogue over 520 different types, not counting different branding, so it does matter.

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#3 Posted : Monday, 12 June 2017 1:08:23 PM(UTC)
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It is a 1970 Lucas coil 8C12 stamped on it but has a 6 cylinder part number on it. The 8C12 also was used on V8's but has a different part number.What will happen Dr Terry if I use the wrong one on a V8(350)?Can you modify the coil to suit ?
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#4 Posted : Monday, 12 June 2017 1:33:23 PM(UTC)
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Those two ignition coils are very similar. Their primary resistance is virtually the same & are both designed to work with the factory Holden ballast (in the wiring harness) & a good old fashioned points distributor.

The modern Bosch equivalent is the SU12R which they list to fit all Holden, Falcons & Valiants, both 6 & V8, of that era.

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#5 Posted : Monday, 12 June 2017 2:07:25 PM(UTC)
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Thanks Dr Terry for your help I am running the old points system with a delco dissy (old school) and the information you provided was greatly appreciated.
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