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wiring up my 2 ltr?

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wiseoldub Fahrvergnugen

925 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#797965
anyone out there able to tell me what should be wired up to my coil on this 2 ltr I just installed into my 74 ute. runs really well (bloody well should) but it feels like its overheating the coil. just need to sort out what should be connected!
cheers, josh

Phil74Camper Head in the Clouds

2,703 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#797998
Do you have a VW workshop manual (Clymer, Gregory's, Bentley, Hanynes etc) ? They all have wiring diagrams.

wiseoldub Fahrvergnugen

925 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#798066
got a few manuals, but they are all for 1600's. got it mostly sorted, just need to know how many terminals should be on the coil.

toplessbug Fahrvergnugen

879 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#798135
if the coil is getting hot it is prolly a 7volt coil (YES 7volt) designed to work with a ballast resistor,you need to add the extra wiring for that set up or get a 12volt coil
Don't argue with an idiot; people watching may not be able to tell the difference.

wiseoldub Fahrvergnugen

925 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#798238
no its definately a 12v coil. says it on the coil body.
might try a GT40

toplessbug Fahrvergnugen

879 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#798332
ok then, do you have the polarity correct?,there is nothing else,12 v to the coil,thru the points to gnd thats it ,the only other thing to check is the charge voltage should be ~14v
Don't argue with an idiot; people watching may not be able to tell the difference.

Newt Wolfsburg Wizard

478 posts · joined Mar 2008 ·

#798361
Can it run if the polarity is reversed?

Newt
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wiseoldub Fahrvergnugen

925 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#798594
hey guys, where can I get some ACE 30 oil?