John Mellor Posted May 3, 2022 Report Share Posted May 3, 2022 Hi, have a pertronix ignition ( +ve earth ) and I'd like to carry a spare coil for a European road trip ( sensible? ). I hear about unreliable products so unsure about choice. REgards John Mellor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobH Posted May 3, 2022 Report Share Posted May 3, 2022 Sensible precaution John. Bosch blue coil 0221119027 or Pertronix Flamethrower 40511 have good reputations, though I know lots of people use the Lucas sports coil apparently with few problems. The trick is to buy it from a reputable seller and not from the likes of e-bay where you may be sold a fake knock-off. All are really intended for negative-earth systems but connected up with supply to the - terminal and distributor to the + terminal will work just fine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted May 3, 2022 Report Share Posted May 3, 2022 Take a set of points and a condenser with attachment hardware. That should ensure they are not required. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie D Posted May 4, 2022 Report Share Posted May 4, 2022 +1 I once had an MGB that had an intermittent ignition fault. I bought a Luminition electronic module, put it in the glove box (Unwrapped) and never had another ignition problem all the time I owned the car. Charlie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted May 4, 2022 Report Share Posted May 4, 2022 I carry a spare Pertronix unit, will be much easier to change to in the event of a problem that reverting to points etc. Bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ocheye Posted May 4, 2022 Report Share Posted May 4, 2022 My TR4 is fitted with a Powerspark high energy distributor and I thought it was faulty. After discussions with Powerspark I discovered that the Accuspark 3 ohm non ballast sports coil (red) that was fitted by the previous owner was a mismatch and they recommended fitting either a Lucas DLB198 or a Viper dry high energy coil (.8 ohm). I went for the Viper, a little bit dearer but the difference over the Accuspark is quite remarkable. If this is suitable for your Pertronix (you must check that it is a high energy distributor. I believe they do several models) then I can't recommend it highly enough Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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