Author Topic: Red Coil  (Read 3143 times)

rwaw

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Red Coil
« on: July 09, 2003, 13:54:29 »
Have just installed original Bosch red ignition coil (Bosch nr 0221 119030; MB nr 000 158 26 03) and correct ballast resistor at 1.8 kOhm.
Do the experts know if after this any further adjustments to timing/dwell etc need to be made ?
Thanks for your help.

Naj ✝︎

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Re: Red Coil
« Reply #1 on: July 09, 2003, 15:51:09 »
Raoul
No changes as far as I know.
Has it made any discernable difference in your opinion?


naj
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rwaw

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Re: Red Coil
« Reply #2 on: July 09, 2003, 16:08:29 »
Naj,
Have only driven for 10min today since fitting the red coil, but so far there seems to be no difference at all :( .
Must say it looks great though (!), shiny red.Still need to check the air filter on injection pump when warm........always something else to do.
Raoul.

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Re: Red Coil
« Reply #3 on: July 10, 2003, 01:43:47 »
Raoul,
Is it shiny red or shiny ally with red label?

The filter can be a pain to remove as the heater return hose has to come off first. I would warm up the car first and remove the hose to the csv from the inj pump and block it with a 12mm bolt. Then fit another hose to the inj pump adaptor, start the engine and see if you can suck/blow thru that hose.


naj
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68 280SL
« Last Edit: July 10, 2003, 01:48:47 by naj »
68 280SL

rwaw

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Re: Red Coil
« Reply #4 on: July 10, 2003, 14:14:22 »
Naj,
Definitely shiny red;came in original Bosch-box.
Raoul.

Chad

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Re: Red Coil
« Reply #5 on: December 13, 2005, 22:42:47 »
Does performance difference show up if you widen the sparking gaps some after fitting the red coil??