Paul,
I have the original (but disconnected) 45DE4 with the integrated
amplifier, so you're saying the aluminum resistor mounted next to the
coil is for that? I'm assuming it's still a stock coil. Now, if I want
to replace the coil, what are my choices? Can I use any 6 Volt
ballasted coil or 12 volt non-ballasted coil? How will I know I have
the ballast hooked up correctly? Guess I need to look under the hood
and at the diagram(s) at the same time...
Thanks,
Donny V
78 MGB
>>> "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk> 6/14/2004 12:00:25 PM
>>>
All MGBs with 6v coils and ballast resistances had the resistance as a
length of resistance wire contained within the loom. US models with
the
45DE4 distributor (attached) amplifier also had a separate resistor for
the
distributor electronics, but the 45DM4 (remote amplifier) did not. Of
course, the external resistor could be an after-market coil ballast.
PaulH.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Don Vierling" <Don.Vierling@stago-us.com>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>; <frankk@intap.net>
Sent: Monday, June 14, 2004 2:20 PM
Subject: Re: Question for Late Model RBB
> I just noticed yesterday I have the same round blue thingy with one
wire
> next to my coil (towards the front of the car). On the other side
of
> the coil (towards the fire-wall) is what I think is the ballast
> resistor, in an aluminum heat-sink type of case. Hope that helps.
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