Lincoln "L" Technical Questions

Folks,

I was just curious, where do you source your condenser and coils from? Do you use VW parts on your L?

Thanks,

Jon

Here is a condenser set up on Ebay for Lincoln Model L:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Lincoln-L-1922-thru-1930-Condenser-Ignition/283345776900?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908131621%26meid%3D3926329a3fd74225b333fecb2f84e234%26pid%3D100678%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D11%26mehot%3Dnone%26sd%3D193739025364%26itm%3D283345776900%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380057&_trksid=p2380057.c100678.m3607&_trkparms=pageci%3A71397567-22c3-11eb-8e95-f63f39b4974c%7Cparentrq%3Aae864a2e1750ad4fab868a9fffec33f2%7Ciid%3A1

That is the condenser, what the coils boys?

Jon

For what it's worth, when I had to replace one on my 29 I just got a standard 6V coil. Of course the guy at the counter insisted to know what it was going on, so when I told him he naturally replied that his computer didn't go back that far. So I asked him if he had one for any 1953 Ford and he did. That was on the Geyserville, Ca LOC tour and it's still fine. I found it amazing that the car still ran on half the cylinders off the other coil!

When I did my major overhaul on the 29, I used high quality 6V coils. I think a bigger issue is to be sure you have proper gauge primary wire with no breaks going to the distributor. I use the high quality cloth covered, correct looking wire from Brillman.

My '29 has 6volt Bosch coils, like early VW Beetles. They are very good quality coils.

Mr.Spinale has an excellent point regarding wiring, that applies especially to the ignition system, but elsewhere on the car. When you have only 6 volts to work with, current draw for the same energy transfer id double what it would be in a 12volt system. Therefore, pay special attention to wire terminals and connections. Make sure contact surfaces are clean, use adequate size wire, the original Lincoln wiring uses at least 12 gauge for everything. The cloth covered replica wire is great, modern plastic coated wire works, if you are not trying for a high score on judged events. There is a lot of original wiring in my Lincoln Limo, but all wire has been inspected, replaced if necessary, and all terminals have been disassembled, contact surfaces cleaned with fine sandpaper, and re-assembled with clean nuts and washers. Headlamp connectors carry more amps than any other accessory wiring and must be well cleaned and tightly fastened.

Enjoy your Lincolns - they are made to be driven

I have used a sort of generic 6 volt condenser from NAPA. It works with a majority of 6V cars.