[TR] TR2/3 coil & condenser info.

[Randall]

I'm pretty sour on Lucas Sports coils, since the last one I bought only lasted about a year before leaving me on the side of the freeway in rush hour traffic.  I replaced it with a Pertronix coil that seems to be working much better so far (about 8 years and counting).

Condensers do have several ratings, including equivalent series resistance (aka ESR). However, I believe most condensers for points have similar ratings. The main question is whether they physically fit the hole.

-- Randall

On 17 August 2018 13:45:25 GMT-04:00, Angelo Graham <agraham at execulink.com> wrote:
>Hello List:
>
>Thinking of replacing my 50+ year old Lucas Sport coil on the TR2;
>still 
>works well, but would like to keep it as my "get me home" spare. 
>Wondering what the current wisdom on coils is? Stick with the Lucas 
>Sport or a Bosch?? Have conventional ignition.
>
>Also replacing the old paper wrapped (:-)) condenser with one received 
>from TRF with a points kit. Happen to have a bunch of condensers from
>my 
>old Volvo B18 days (Lucas distributor). Would they work with the TR 
>points? Do condensers have an ohm rating?
>
>Thanks for any insights.
>
>Angelo Graham
>
>
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