A question of coils...

[Kryten]

Skruffy Kat is slowly getting back together, and I have this question.

The original coils were non matched, and had very ropey connections.

So over the intervening months I have bought/acquired a set of new pattern coils,

a set of previously enjoyed Andrews Coils

And a set of Dyna coils

My original loom was Jolly Rogered due to some bodged repairs, and my replacment item has the spade connectors replaced with eyelets, So I opted to fit the Andrews coils. But these foul the frame.

Now the question is: As I'm using the stock CDI is there any benefit from messing about to get the andrews coils to fit, or should I remake the connections and fit the new pattern iterms?

The Dyna coils were intended for the next project.

[Katgeezer]

Andrews coils pump out 30kV,much more than the standard coils,so it's your call. As you say they're 'fatter' than standard (no comments please ) so you have to hang them a bit lower which isn't easy (or move them away all together). Use them with iridium plugs. However if your engine is bog stock you probably wont see much difference except a cleaner pickup and easier starting.

[Kryten]

Hey Chris,

took myself off into a corner and gave my self a "don't be a wimp" conversation

Skruffy Kat now has a set of Andrews coils and Taylor leads fitted using SS mounting spacers, looks a good un!

Just hope they're not duff!

Also had an "Oooooh" moment: fitted a spare tank to check clearance of the coils........ (In Bob Harris voice*) Mmmmmm, Niiice!


Jim













*Old Grey Whistle Test

[Katgeezer]

Cool,good on yer

I have exactly that set-up on one of mine but with dyna ignition as well, it's a tuned motor but it...shall we say...helps to bring out the best in it