[Healeys] Still Missing under load 64 BJ8

[RThrift]

I've been holding off replying.  But I've had a similar experience.  I don't think the original post described symptoms that were too much different than mine.  I replaced my original coil with a Lucas Sport & life is good again.  I suppose this same problem can occur with new coils, too.

Richard Thrift

---- BillHUCK at aol.com wrote: 
I come belatedly to this subject.
I have driven four Healeys since 1965.
I have weathered most of their problems.

When I hear of disfunctions related to warm or hot engines I look to the 
coil.
Some coils have an internal ballast resistor; such coils become hot to the 
touch because all of the 
IxIxR heat ends up in the coil, making it less efficient. Many such coils 
have been sold as high-output replacement devices. They probably work well in cooler climates.

Your problem might be resolved by installing a coil that requires an external 
ballast resistor; such coils run so much cooler. An added attraction; cold 
starting is much improved.

Bill Huck - BN-1 


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