[TR] Pertronix Ignition and coils

Randall tr3driver at ca.rr.com
Sun Nov 29 08:39:29 MST 2009


> I regret that I posted incorrect information.

Not incorrect, Tom, only incomplete.  The "Lucas Sports coil" comes in both
3.0 and 1.5 ohm flavors, to suit cars either without or with a ballast
resistor.  Using the 1.5 ohm variant with a Pertronix but without a ballast
resistor will lead to the Pertronix overheating with probably permanent
damage.

Some suppliers list only the 3 ohm variant; but the other one does exist and
is available from some sources.  Eg,
http://tinyurl.com/ykflbcc

Randall


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