[AMC-list] Ignition Coil Question

[John Lunde <lunde@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Hey everyone,

I'm a little confused about something which I'm sure one or more of you all can answer!

I need a new ignition coil for my 68 AMX/390 and I'm using the stock points distributor.

Here's the thing. I remember years ago that I had an ignition problem which was diagnosed to be as a result of not having a ballast resistor before the coil. I always thought that the resistor ignition wire in the wiring harness acted as a ballast and alleviated the need to add an additional ballast resistor before the coil.

I have installed a reproduction wiring harness and do not know if there is a resistance wire going to the coil. I suppose I could measure the resistance to see. If so what kind of resistance should I expect?

Most of the coils I have found for AMC applications have text written on them indicating an external resistor required.

So my question is, what type of coil and set-up do I use?

Thanks to all who my reply to my question.

John


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