[Cardo]

Looking to use an old stock replacement Delco coil for my Lemans. 389 AFB with points. Do i need the Delco 511 or 512 or either? i Can't seem to find out what the actual difference is.

[Chief of the 60's]

Originally Posted by Cardo

Do i need the Delco 511 or 512 or either? i Can't seem to find out what the actual difference is.

Good question. I have had both. Back in the day, as long as it was not T.I., we grabbed whatever came out of the box. It always worked.

[Kenth]

ACDelco recommends U505 for 1955-74 Pontiac´s.

[Cardo]

Looking old stock here. Don't want to use currently made crap coil. I have found sources that state both D 511 and D 512. Can't find what the difference actually is.

[bill ryder]

The correct original coil for a 65 is 1115214. Is that what you were asking??

"Bill"!

[geeteeohguy]

Bolt on either one and run it. It will be just fine.

[Cardo]

I'm thinking geeteeohguy is right. I'm asking which REPLACEMENT Delco Remy Coil is correct for my application. My 2 choices are the D 511 which is part number 1115202 or D 512 which is part number 1115238. I was just wanting to know which one was intended to replace the 1115214 that Bill referred to. I have found listings referring to both, but don't know what the difference is. In fact i don't understand why Delco has soooo many different blasted part numbers for a 12v external ballast coil!

[unruhjonny]

*speculation warning*
probably minute differences in manufacture, and as stock was depleted of one type, then another one became it's replacement.

[Kenth]

The 1964-67 replacement coil was #1115134. (1965 original #1115241, 1966 original #1115037).
1968-74 replacement coil #1115238 was used (1970 original #1115410).
Later D512 replaces both.
Primary resistance 1.7 - 2.0 ohms @ 75°F
Ignition resistor wire 1.32 ohms @ 80°F.

D511 is replacement for 6-cyl engines (1965 original #1115184, 1970 original #1115414).
Primary resistance 1.4 - 1.7 ohms @ 75°F.
Ignition resistor wire 1.80 ohms @ 80°F.

Hope this helps some.

[Cardo]

Thank you Kenth! That is exactly what i was looking for. Last night i did find the specs on the coils, but couldn't find the application for certain. I'll be picking up a 512 in the near future.

[8LUG]

Originally Posted by Kenth

The 1964-67 replacement coil was #1115134. (1965 original #1115241, 1966 original #1115037).
1968-74 replacement coil #1115238 was used (1970 original #1115410).
Later D512 replaces both.
Primary resistance 1.7 - 2.0 ohms @ 75°F
Ignition resistor wire 1.32 ohms @ 80°F.

D511 is replacement for 6-cyl engines (1965 original #1115184, 1970 original #1115414).
Primary resistance 1.4 - 1.7 ohms @ 75°F.
Ignition resistor wire 1.80 ohms @ 80°F.

Hope this helps some.

1115187 was the production line coil in 64, 1115214 in 1965

[unruhjonny]

that's some great info!!

[60sstuff]

1965 - 214
1966 - 037

The Sun chart for 1965.

Note mistake, Engine code WS and YS should be switched.

Chris.

[Kenth]

Originally Posted by 60sstuff

1965 - 214
1966 - 037

The Sun chart for 1965.

Note mistake, Engine code WS and YS should be switched.

Chris.

I stand corrected, should be 214 for 1965, not 241 as i wrote. Thanks Chris!