Hello, I have a Studebaker 259 out of a 61 Lark in my 31 model 54 coupe. I bought the engine used and would like to run it to see if it's any good or not. If I understand correctly,this was a six volt set up and my guestion is to fire this engine with 12 volt,what needs to be done? Do I need the 12 volt coil for a six cylinder or eight cylinder, will the points and condenser hold up ? If I can get this motor running and it s ok, I plan to put a Per Tronix kit in the distributor but would like to hear her run first. Any help appreciated. Thanks
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It doesn't matter in any case.
Engine wise, the only thing that cares is the coil. So if you use a 6V coil, use a 6 volt battery. A 12 volt coil, a 12v battery. Starter wise, a 6v starter will live fine on 12v as long as you treat it with care (don't grind on a nonstarting engine).
Positive and negitive grounds don't matter either, just treat the coil correctly.
Mike
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Originally posted by 32cruisin View PostIf I can get this motor running and it s ok, I plan to put a Per Tronix kit in the distributor but would like to hear her run first. Any help appreciated. Thanks59 Lark wagon, now V-8, H.D. auto!
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