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found this gadget for ford engined cars, 4 and 6 cylinders. Might be just the job for my now points equipped car? electronic ignition modules I will buy one and give you the results, heck of a lot cheaper than the 123Ignition that I was keen on
123 ignition company in Holand 
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OK if you have a Ford Dissie and non-ballasted coil.
Graham (G4FUJ)
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'11 MINI Countryman Cooper D All4
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hi Graham, my coil has an external ballast . I will disconnect it and connect up as per instructions?
is that feasible?
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Yes, but I'd suggest changing the coil for one that is designed to run at 12V all the time. You'll end up cooking the ballasted variety in short order...
Graham (G4FUJ)
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so I just have to buy a standard 12v coil? and discard the ballast?
so are you saying that ballasted coils dont run at 12v all the time? if so, what do they run at when working?
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Hi Peter, usually something around 8V. The ballast is switched out of circuit when you turn the key to 'Start', i.e. when starter motor is in circuit to give a fatter spark for starting. So, yes, you will need to buy a coil that is rated to run at 12V continuously... I'll see if I can find a name/number on mine (and attempt to measure those plates at the same time... 
Graham (G4FUJ)
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I've got a dim memory of doing something like this and the tacho wouldn't run correctly. I'm afraid I can't remember exactly what the problem was or how I resolved it. I run an Aldon Ignitor with a Lucas 12v Sports Coil.
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This system seems to work with the Hall Effect (magnetos). Unfortunately not for me - positive earth on my old 4/4.
I'm looking forward to your experiences anyway, Peter.
Frank
1967 4/4 1500 Comp.
1935 Super Sports Barrelback
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[quote=Bodger]This system seems to work with the Hall Effect (magnetos). Unfortunately not for me - positive earth on my old 4/4. Pertronix makes units for either earth system. I have one for +earth in the '65 +4 Lucas dist. http://www.pertronix.com/prod/ig/default.aspx
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Hi Peter, usually something around 8V. The ballast is switched out of circuit when you turn the key to 'Start', i.e. when starter motor is in circuit to give a fatter spark for starting. So, yes, you will need to buy a coil that is rated to run at 12V continuously... I'll see if I can find a name/number on mine (and attempt to measure those plates at the same time... Graham, thanks for the advice, my coil looks like a ford one , the same as the dissy (motocraft), I contacted the company and they said that it should not matter, Quote: Thank you for your email. In most cases the coil and ballast can be left the same as before and only if there is a problem with starting should there be a change to that part of the systems. Now I'm confused yet again 
If you are doing nothing, how do you know when you are finished?
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