[Healeys] coils

[Robert Markovich]

I had one fail several years ago and, fortunately, had a Lucas Sport Coil in the trunk. I’ve heard others have had trouble with the Pertronix coil, whereas I’ve never had an issue with the Lucas coil, despite all the Prince of Darkness jokes. Whichever you use, it should be without ballast resistor and have 3 ohms resistance—especially with a Pertronix ignition.  And carry a spare Pertronix module! 


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On Monday, September 8, 2025, 11:24 PM, Engl via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:

Rich
I have petronix with the non-ballast Lucas Sportcoil (‘65 BJ8).  I think the ballast coil is used only for cars with a ballast resistor in the ignition circuit (like the ‘72 Jaguar XJ6 I had). 
No experience with the Petronix coil. 
Bob England

On Sep 8, 2025, at 2:28 PM, Richard Antal via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:



'Greetings all,    My BJ8 has. a Pertronix ignition. Should it have a ballested or non-ballested lucas sport coil? I note the Moss catalogue has a Pertronix coil; does anyone have experience with this coil and is it a better choice than the Lucas coil? 
Thanks to all responders.rich antal_______________________________________________
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