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bmthgooner:
yeah sorry forgot to mention, changed the condenser too, several times!
Someone suggested that the coil mounted on the bulkhead instead of the engine, might make a difference, can't see why, but I tried that too!

yetty:
Fitting the wrong coil will definitely cause prematurely point failure.

Generalising, TWO types of coil are sold for 12 volt ignition systems:
a) 6 volts coils (for ballasted 12 volt systems) and
b) 12 volt coils (unballasted systems).  

Type a) is generally the most common on vehicles and therefore sold over the counter more frequently.
However Series petrol Land Rovers which generally have the less common type b) system!

Putting a type a) coil in type b) systems will cause the effect described.

Suggest double checking the coil part number, or even buying from another source.

As already said, condensor failure will have similar effect.  So will POOR connection of the condenser.  Worth checking.

Let us know what makes the fix!!

Bob Ajob:
Hi Yetty,

I have an interest in expanding my knowledge on electrical stuff. Can you explain what the two type of 12v ignition systems are, what they do, fitted on etc, or point me somewhere I can find out please?

I have a mate with a 24v FFR lightweight, it's now a 12v lightweight courtesy of a PO. It turns over with very little juice, when the battery is about flat, 2.25p, which system could it be out of interest? He doesn't have starting problems by the way, got other electrical issues...

Many thanks,
Rob

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