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Original Coil Which is + and -

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Old May 24, 2008 | 10:00 PM
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Default Original Coil Which is + and -

On my 65 I have the original coil and there is no marking of + or -. Which is what? Thanks for your help.
Old May 24, 2008 | 10:19 PM
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Default RE: Original Coil Which is + and -

Negative should have a wire going to the distributor. Postitive will be going to the ignition. If your coil is the same as mine.
Old May 24, 2008 | 10:29 PM
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Default RE: Original Coil Which is + and -

Mine is off the car, but I have a pertronix module w/ 2 wires coming out.
Old May 24, 2008 | 10:34 PM
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Default RE: Original Coil Which is + and -

If it looks like this you should be able to tell by this picture. If not I can't help you. Maybe someone else can sry.
Old May 24, 2008 | 10:35 PM
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Default RE: Original Coil Which is + and -

Thats what it looks like
Old May 24, 2008 | 10:43 PM
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Ok good.
Old May 24, 2008 | 10:55 PM
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Default RE: Original Coil Which is + and -

so what wires go to what
Old May 24, 2008 | 11:29 PM
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Default RE: Original Coil Which is + and -

the 1 that says DIST is negative and the 1 with BAT is positive.
Old May 25, 2008 | 08:44 AM
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Default RE: Original Coil Which is + and -

What would happen if it was hooked up backwards?
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I really have no idea.
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