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Old 07-11-2026, 11:35 PM
98 SNAKE EATER 98 SNAKE EATER is offline
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Question Factory replacement coil?

70 T/A 4-speed

Stock 400

Replaced the points with a Breakerless SE kit about 5 years ago and it's been great

Crisp starts and I haven't had to touch the timing since the install

That being said, I was leaving OSW earlier tonight and noticed a bit of a stumble when accelerating.

Pulled off into an open parking and she died.

Cranked her up and she started, but had a severe misfire like she was running on 4 cylinders, then she died again.

Popped the hood and noticed the coil was hot to the touch

Checked the ring terminals best I could (it was already dark), but they felt tight.

Pulled the coil wire and it was also fine.

Let her cool for about 15 minutes, then fired her up and she was good to go again like nuthin ever happened.

Hauled ass home and powershifted through the gears without issue.

Have yet to check coil resistance, but I figure I better pickup a spare regardless.

Thing is, I remember when I was installing the Breakerless kit that they suggested only using a factory spec coil and not an MSD or Accel.

What would be the best stock appearing coil that's compatible with the Breakerless module? (I believe it's like 1.3ohm or so)

 


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