Lumenition ignition

[beergutdave]

Hi, could anyone help. I recently bought a replacement engine for my roadster, 1800 B series. The distributor is fitted with a Lumenition megnetic ignition module. The unit has two wires, I am assuming thar both connect directly to the coil. My question is, will I need a special coil. Regards Dave

[lil_red_roadster]

Re: Lumenition ignition

I had an Aldon Ignitor...very similiar though. An uprated coil was recommended...I used a standard Lucas Sports coil, which is the gold one (DLB101 iirc) rather than basic silver version. Worked a treat.

[lil_red_roadster]

Re: Lumenition ignition

ooops...power of recall slipping...DLB105 is the Sports coil...101 must be the vanilla version...

[greyV8pete]

Re: Lumenition ignition

I had the Lumenition Optronic version on a Ford Cortina some years ago and also fitted a Sparkrite high output coil which worked well. Seem to remember that they reccommended opening plug gaps up to .035" as better output would jump the bigger gap = bigger spark!

Warning! If you ever have to revert to standard points ignition make sure that you refit a standard coil or your points and condenser won't last very many miles! Peter.

[beergutdave]

Re: Lumenition ignition

Many thanks Jez and Peter, unfortunately I was a little impatient and connected the unit to my standard coil. There was no spark so I am assuming the unit is duff, I fitted the standard points assembley and the engine fire up first time. Once again many thanks for your help. Dave

[greyV8pete]

Re: Lumenition ignition

For a negative earth wiring diagram for the Lumenition Optronic ignition, have a look at
http://www.newtronic.co.uk/new/reviews/LRMOct07.pdf
Peter.