Although I know the ignition system is basically standard, can anyone recommend a replacement coil they have used. Presently I have an original, stock "screw-on" coil in a positive ground system modified w/ a Pertronix distributor pickup.

I have been chasing an intermittent problem where periodically (usually on a hotter day, but not always) the engine will begin to miss, eventually dying. The miss will begin earlier if the headlights are on or become worse if they are turned on. I now figure that is due to additional current draw. Changing rotors (new English production), distributor cap, wires and plugs did not make a difference. I also changed the headlight switch, as the 40+ year old contacts were quite worn.

The coil was so very hot yesterday it could not be touched. I then discovered that a ziploc bag w/ ice placed on the coil solved the problem, at least for the next ride. Fortunately the passengers wern't nervous. So it is now coil replacement time.

Thanks,
--Larry


        
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