popeye Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Hello there, :) ;)For my 2000MKI (1966) converted to negtive earth: I need to buy a new ignition coil. Please may you help with this as I am very bad with electrical ??) ??)parts: do I need a standard 12V or do I need a 12V ballasted, a 6V ballasted ?My old coil ir corroded so I am not able to reaed anything. I visited the rimmerbros site: they are a lot of coil ... :o :o :oThanks a lot !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Do you have a ballast resistor fitted? Normally sits by the Dynamo/alternator. Its a white porcalein block about 2" x 1/2" x 1/2" with a coil of wire visible from one side.If yes, get a 12v ballasted coilif no, get a 12v coilps 12v ballasted coils are sometimes referred to as 6v coils, as thats the effect the ballast resistor has (dropping the 12 volt circuit to 6 volt).If you still not sure call Bill of Rarebits, he can explain and he can supply you the correct coil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 Hello Richard,I am working on the engine to removed the cylinder head...I don't remember or have seen something like the ballast block. So I guess I have a standard 12V coil non-ballasted.Many thanks for your very fast reply and help :) ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piman Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Hello popeye, you need to have a pre engaged starter for a ballast ignition set up, as far as I know only Mk 2 cars had that?Alec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 Hi Alec,Thanks !! I have the same starter as the spitfire and I really don't see something like a porcelain ballast. Hope a 12V standard non ballast won't set fire in the car ??) ??) ??)Once again my level with electrical items is under "0": you will see how bad I am.As I repainting the engine bay, renew the cylinder head and gearbox: I have put tape on all the wire with plans to be sure everything will be OK when I will turn on the key :o :oI think I will have a lot of questions again. The big saloon is a new adventure for me: quick sad since I bought it: only covered few miles when troubles appear. NOw it is off the road since a year and the parts to source is a nightmare in France. :'( :'( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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