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Originally Posted by 38 coupe
I would use a coil marked for use with an external resistor when running an external resistor. Otherwise the combination will have too much resistance when everything gets hot.
Also, are you running the factory wiring? If yes, is the coil power wire still running through the resistor under the dash on the firewall?
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Thanks 38.
The factory wiring was trash and the resistor was removed as it was damaged as well. So its path is through the fuse block then straight off ignition switch.
I put the bosch internally regulated coil on, fired up good and strong. I also checked the gaps on the plugs, they were a bit wide as well, .032 so tightened them up to spec .025. We will see how she does when I get a chance to take her out. I bypassed the ballast resistor when I installed the new coil since I didn't want to double resistance the circuit.
10 min run, normally the heads were as hot as the coil, this time, I could grab the coil and hold on to it. It was warm but not hot. First time ever!
I know larger gaps on plugs can make the ignition system work harder, that may have be a little contributing factor?
So we will see how she likes the changes. Fingers crossed!!!!