'Model T Coils' Re: HELP WIRING NST PLEASE WEIRD

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Original poster: dave pierson <davep-at-quik-dot-com> 

 >>:including the tens of thousands of model "T" ignition coils on eBay and 
the like.

 >>  They are great for experiments, as they have healthy o
 >> require nothing more than 12 volts

 >It's been a long time since I dusted mine off, but IIRC,
 > the original model "T" ignition coil was 6 V, not 12 V.
    Yep.
    6v.
    Built my first Tesla coil with one.
    I expect they would RUN off 12V, I'd expect
    life to be shortened...

     best
     dwp