Ford Coil and Wiring

[mopar_nocar]

Got a Ford Coil (standard FD478) and the correct connector. Am I correct in assuming the red wire is the (+) 12 volts and the green wires go to the module?

 

[Hellrats]

Yes you are correct

 

[mopar_nocar]

Yes you are correct

Thanks.

Incidentally, how are others mounting a coil like that FD478 on their old stuff?

Looks like this:

 

[Hellrats]

I use that coil on my 360 with the OEM Mopar distributor and a GM hei module. Works great. I just left the old Chrysler box on the fender and bypassed the resistor. No one would ever know unless I told them.

 

[KitCarlson]

Thanks.

Incidentally, how are others mounting a coil like that FD478 on their old stuff?

I made a L- bracket that mounts at the original intake position, then mounted coil using two screws to coil core, using corner holes.

 

[mopar_nocar]

I made a L- bracket that mounts at the original intake position, then mounted coil using two screws to coil core, using corner holes.

Was playing with that very idea right now in the garage.

sb

 

[philip's66]

I am going to do this on my 66 dart slant six. I think you may have answered a question I have about connections on this coil. The red is Positive(+) Is this where I connect my relay to ? The Green are negative (-) Do both of these connect to the module? Thanks for your help, This forum is awesome and the knowledge of the members is impressive . Thank You in Advance

 

[pishta]

I run a Crane PS-91 E-core coil also. They are nice.

 

[mopar_nocar]

The red is Positive(+) Is this where I connect my relay to ? The Green are negative (-) Do both of these connect to the module?

Yes the red would be powered by a relay.

The green would go to the module - the extra is not needed.

sb

 

[mopar_nocar]

I run a Crane PS-91 E-core coil also. They are nice.

Crane PS91 Performance Ignition Coils 730-0091

OOOH! I want the mounting bracket!

sb

 

[Hellrats]

The extra green wire would go to the tachometer if you have one

 

[mopar_nocar]

Pulled this off a Ford truck today. Going to use it to mount the coil and be my HEI conversion center.

sb