Re: Coil

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In a message dated 8/29/2006 7:29:41 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
efrenken@lctax.de writes:

Michael,
 
I've used Mallory and Pertronix for quite  a while without resistor or 
ballasted coil (1Ohm Flamethrower coil) and it  worked like a charm.

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Eric--
 
When I first installed the Unilite on my 100 I used the existing Lucas  
sports coil without a ballast resistor and yes everything worked  fine. Then I 
read 
the literature more carefully and saw Mallory's statement  that this high 
voltage will lead to early module failure so I installed the  ballast resistor 
and in any case have not had a failure.  That system  has been in place since 
2002 and about 40K miles of driving.
 
When I recently installed a Unilite on my wife's 3000 I bought Mallory's  
coil which has internal ballast. That works fine too.
 
It could be that the ballasted circuit is unnecessary but in my older years  
I have found that compliance with instructions generally works out better  in 
the long run.
 
Best--Michael Oritt