Hello again.
As noted in an earlier post, I have been musing over fitting an electronic ignition kit into the distributor of my 2.25P ute. Seems to be all the go.
A quick question re the coil please.
Lucas make a range of sports coils which may or may not come as part of the conversion - seems like changing to a higher output coil might a worthwhile upgrade while changing over the distributor kit. However, I am not an auto electrician and am a bit confused on what is the best option.
Three coils in particular seem to commonly pop up in the topic of conversions - viz DBL105, DBL110 and DBL198.
From my limited reading and web site checking the DBL105 is a commonly listed conversion option, but various sites (e.g. Simonbbc) rate it as incompatible with the Land Rover 2.25P motor, while others suggest that it is OK. DBL198 is also listed as incompatible on the same sites. DBL110 is listed as compatible.
DBL105 is apparently suited for non-ballast ignition systems while DBL110 is for ballast systems. Barely grasp the subtleties of the difference between these systems, something to do with the wiring of the ignition coil and the starting relay and how much voltage goes to the coil after the engine starts, but presume the Land Rover is either one or t'other.
My question is which coil is really suited to the 2.25P motor when it has (e.g.) an Accuspark or Powerspark module fitted to the distributor (Lucas 45D)?
Incidentally, is there a difference between a 45D and 45D4 distributor (or is that just a typo in one of the eBay electronic ignition sites)?
Cheers,
Neil
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