Author Topic: w108 280 SE sedan 1972 m130 engine coil recommendation  (Read 2273 times)

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w108 280 SE sedan 1972 m130 engine coil recommendation
« on: October 04, 2021, 20:57:25 »
Hello all. My coil crapped out and for the time being I put in another one that the po had in a box of parts he gave me. Both of them are aftermarket coils. I would like to put in a Bosch coil and from reading so many posts I am confused as to which one to order .I have a crane 700 system installed with the ballast resistor which I believe is 1.8 ohms. I think I should get the red Bosch but just want to be sure
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Re: w108 280 SE sedan 1972 m130 engine coil recommendation
« Reply #1 on: October 06, 2021, 22:18:01 »
I am still wondering if anybody has a recommendation about the coil.Anybody with a M130 1972 what coil are you using I was wrong about the ballast resistor mine is .4 ohms
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Re: w108 280 SE sedan 1972 m130 engine coil recommendation
« Reply #2 on: October 07, 2021, 01:27:28 »
You might consider getting the red coil and 1.8 ohm resistor. About the best fire you can get on these engines. I think that will work as well on the later ignitions. Be sure your plugs are non-resistor and the plug leads are solid copper with no more than 1000K ohm ends.
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Re: w108 280 SE sedan 1972 m130 engine coil recommendation
« Reply #3 on: October 08, 2021, 22:41:41 »
thanks for your reply My crane ignition also failed went back to points is th red coil and 1.8 resistor still good for points?

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Re: w108 280 SE sedan 1972 m130 engine coil recommendation
« Reply #4 on: October 10, 2021, 17:55:56 »
Yes, still good for points. The 123 distributor may be another option for you although it is more costly.
Wallace
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'70 Plymouth Roadrunner 440+6

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Re: w108 280 SE sedan 1972 m130 engine coil recommendation
« Reply #5 on: October 11, 2021, 04:55:58 »
Pay attention to the ballast resistance that the manufacturer recommends from the after market electronic ignition. Two little resistance will burn they unit out.
Joe Alexander
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Re: w108 280 SE sedan 1972 m130 engine coil recommendation
« Reply #6 on: October 11, 2021, 18:13:31 »
thanks guys.I would love to do a 123 but too expensive at this time.I really would like to get rid of all the emission controls.I think you can do that with a 123 correct.