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Re: [TR] 6 volt coil

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Subject: Re: [TR] 6 volt coil
From: Dave1massey@cs.com
Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:09:44 EDT
In a message dated 10/21/2008 7:36:58 AM Central Daylight Time, 
75TR6@tr6.danielsonfamily.org writes: 
> John,
> You should have a ballast wire which impacts the type of coil you can use.
> Hopefully one of the smart guys will jump in and tell you how to test the
> coil to see if you can use it. 
> 
Use an ohmmeter.  A "6 volt" coil will measure about 1.5 ohms whereas a "12 
volt" coil will measure 3 or more.  Also, there will be a second wire that 
connects to the coil.  On some models such as the 74 model both wires will be 
brought right to the quick connect terminal at the coil.

In theory you can use your 6 volt coil on a 76 TR6 but check just in case a 
PO has rewired things.

Dave
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