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Re: Accel ignition coil

To: ssutton@ridgecrest.ca.us
Subject: Re: Accel ignition coil
From: CBrown1500@aol.com
Date: Sun, 1 Sep 1996 23:46:16 -0400
Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
In a message dated 96-09-01 00:51:13 EDT, you write:

<< I was gust given a brand-new, in the box, Accel Super Stock igintion coil.
 I
 would like to install this on my 74 Tr-6 but am not sure if I need to
remove,
 disable, disconnect the resistive wire (basically the same as a ballast
 resistor).  Of course there is not much info with the coil, even on the
 instruction sheet excpet to say 'remove old coil and install the new one',
not
 much help!  The coil says it's 12 volts and I measure no resistance on the
 secondary, so it's not internally ballasted.
  >>
Steve,

Measure the restistance between the "+" and "-" terminals on the Accel coil
(off the car, on the bench). You'll need a good digital VOM. If resistance
measures about 1.5 ohms, you'll need the external resistance. If the reading
is about 2.5 - 3 ohms, the coil is internally ballasted and you'll need to
bypass the car's resistor. 

Charlie B.

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