Ron is exactly right. There are three coils in the mag. One is for ignition, one for power and the other I guess supports the power (maybe another 6v mag [6 + 6 = 12]). Does that mean it is DC and is a generator? Contrasted with the 6v AC that has to be rectified? How and why you are so smart I dunno. Years of 2 stroke fumes I suppose.... I will update everyone if it works. Just so you can laugh if I screw up > then I'll say shit again, maybe even the F word.