Thread: ignition problem

Originally Posted by bee utey

If the coil that blew up said "use with resistor" or "electronic" they WILL blow up if installed where a standard 12v points coil should be. Get a Bosch SU12, not a SU12R. Or a GT40, not a GT40R. You can also use a transformer type GT40T. Again, NOT a GT40RT. To use a resistor coil you must also have an ignition resistor in the circuit.

Tnx mate!
which one is better?

`I should change something else?
distributor, contact or condenser?

I would use the SU12 oil filled coil. This will be fine in a series 3. The GT coils will wear the points faster. Points and condenser are mandatory spare parts so keep one of each in the toolbox. Points should be replaced every 10 000km anyway and checked every 5000.