Coil wiring

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Coil wiring

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I’m sure it’s a simple, obvious answer, but I’ve got a bit confused and feel slightly stupid even having to ask !
On a NEGATIVE earth car, running standard points distributor set up, which terminal on the coil should have the 12 v ( ignition switched ) feed, + or - ?
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Re: Coil wiring

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Feed from ignition switch goes to coil + on negative earth
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+ and the - goes to earth through the distributer to complete your circuit. ;)
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Thanks chaps :)
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