Unless I am misunderstanding the definition of "high output coils", the
Bosch Super coils have the "cannot be used on electronic ignition
systems" qualifier in the VB catalog. The Lucas Sports coil (40kV - is
this high output?) is "for use with electronic or point ingnition". At
least in my edition of the VB catalog.
Peter Zaborski
76 TR6 (CF58310 UO)
Calgary AB Canada
> -----Original Message-----
> From: STU-JO [SMTP:STU-JO@prodigy.net]
> Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 1997 3:43 PM
> To: edgr@mbari.org; triumphs@autox.team.net
> Cc: tr8@mercury.lcs.mit.edu
> Subject: Re: No spark
>
> Greg, in the VB catalog, high output coils are "not for use with
> electronic
> ignition". However, Ted Schumacer sold me one for my TR8 so who knows?
>
> ----------
> From: Gregory J. Edge <edgr@mbari.org>
> To: triumphs@autox.team.net
> Cc: tr8@mercury.lcs.mit.edu
> Subject: No spark
> Date: Monday, July 21, 1997 10:55 AM
>
> Replaced wires, rotor, cap, coil, plugs after recently rebuilding
> carbs
> on my '78 TR7. All went well for about 100 miles when the motor died
> with a small whimper.
>
> Been checking as time permits and there is no spark. All wires are
> tight. Rotor and cap are fitting together snugly.
>
> Motor turns over smartly and all other electricals seem normal.
>
> My suspect? She has the original electronic ignition. Also, I am
> wondering about the Lucas Sport Coil. Should I have changed something
> else (ballast, bilge water, honey bucket)? Folks at TRF said a
> straight swap was all that was needed.
>
> Suggestions on how to confirm or deny the above allegations and any
> other guesses would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Gregory J. Edge
> '78 TR7 FHC (OGDO)
> '80 TR7 DHC FI a/c (see other message)
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