[Healeys] 123 distributor (GB6) in BJ8

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Peter,

the coil should have at least 1 ohm resistance in the primary windings. If it hasn't, put a resistor in series with the coil adding to a total of at least 1 ohm. Or buy a new coil with at least 1 ohm resistance. If the coil has at least 1 ohm resistance in the primary windings (and it is a 12V coil), throw out the ballast resistor.

I found curve 'B' with 13-15B0 BTDC @ tickover working extremely good in my car (BT7 with BJ8 engine specs).

Kind regards
Brits 'n' Pieces
Eric Frenken
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G'day list

A friend of mine is putting a 123 distributor in his Bj8. The circuit diagram
that comes with it shows a ballast resistor with the coil. Is this essential
for the 123 distributor? (The instructions don't mention this, just
recommend using a new coil)

Cheers

Peter Linn
Brisbane Oz