Coil fry up?!?

[xstriple]

Why am I frying ignition coils?
Wouldnt re start yesterday, checked primary 1.2-correct.
Checked secondary which should be 3 to 4000 ohms and it's 7500.!
Ba, sick of this

[TriPolar]

Had the same drama. Was told it was ignition module.

[sheerluck]

Ignition module would be my suggestion. Do yourself a favour and search for Bee Utey's Bosch conversion. Much less heartache than the Lucas original.

[Buzzliteyeh]

yep ive done said conversion and it works perfectly and its easy to

[xstriple]

I have see that, but I did notice that my dizzy has an earth tab which the mod doesnt

[TriPolar]

Yours is the 3 wire? The black on just goes to your body/earth strap/earth bolt through the IM.

[xstriple]

-update-
Fitted U-Beaut bosch ignition amp and new coil yesterday, started/ ran/ timed to 8 degrees, close up shop to go for test and nada.
No spark.
****ed off

[TriPolar]

WHat coil? I found most brand new ones are failures straight from the box.

[xstriple]

Distinguished Gentlemen,
Is there a way to test the ignition module (bosch bim024) or standard lr?
Also, would an ignition coil with a secondary circuit of 4850 ohms make my engine not start?
Cheers

[bee utey]

Distinguished Gentlemen,
Is there a way to test the ignition module (bosch bim024) or standard lr?
Also, would an ignition coil with a secondary circuit of 4850 ohms make my engine not start?
Cheers
I checked my stash of used coils and around 5K ohms is common on the cheapie no-name brand electronic coils. Land Rover OEM Bosch is around 9K but I doubt if your low resistance is the reason for your no-go. I've put the module diagnosis up on my thread here (http://www.aulro.com/afvb/technical-chatter/96950-lucas-ignition-amplifier-replacement-bosch-024-a.html#post2085761).

[xstriple]

OK, maybe I should start a "weird landrover stuff" thread.
Once again I get the beast started after much cursing and gnashing of teeth, purchase of NEW BIN024 bosch ignition module (essentially as a threat as I hadn't fitted it yet, still using the salvaged vk one).
Got it running, timed, started on petrol then petrol switch to gas, no problems. Similar to last time.
Switch off. Close bonnet. Then wont re-start. Grrrrrrrrrrr.

There was an earth strap connecting to the bonnet hinge which I moved to use at the coil but surely that wouldn't make a difference? Does the bonnet need earthing? Well, will find out tomorrow!

[xstriple]

Well, seems the culprit all along has been a crook vacuum advance unit!
It would start and run after a "rest" but not return.
Hopefully the last instalment!
Now I have a spare distributor, coil, advance, ignition module etc etc!
Love to support the spare parts industry.
😜