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Hi, has anybody fitted an Accuspark ignition system to a 1159cc HB Viva with ballasted ignition system, I have seen the instructions but want to be sure I wire it up correctly, anybody done one, information would be appreciated.[url][/url]

yep woks first time... simple as anything to fit....

Hi, can you tell me where you picked up the red wire feed on your car please?,Has it got a ballasted resistor system, Peter.

Literally off the coil...

I tried the same position on my car, no spark at all, phoned Accuspark and they couldn't help, said it needed a full 12v supply to work, they have sent me another on in case the old one was faulty, it happens it seems, I'll try again with the new one, any noticeable improvements with your car you've noticed, Peter.

I have now fitted the replacement kit they sent me, wired it exactly the same as before,fired up instantly,

Ironically the one on my car is the second unit, first one was dead....Anyway good news and welcome to the pointless gang

Also wishing to join the "pointless gang" with my 1159 HC, my current coil does not seem to have a ballast resistor on it. I have a volt meter so is there a way of checking from the coil if the resistor is wired elsewhere on the ignition wiring loom?

Cheers

Steff
HC496

Also wishing to join the "pointless gang" with my 1159 HC, my current coil does not seem to have a ballast resistor on it. I have a volt meter so is there a way of checking from the coil if the resistor is wired elsewhere on the ignition wiring loom?

Cheers

Steff
HC496

Later HBs and HCs had the resistor in the wire, not a separate item on the coil as earlier models.

Just put one of these Accuspark units on my late HB. As Paul B said, out with the old in with the new,
check/adjust the timing, 1/2 hour max, no rush, job done. Works a treat now we see how it lasts with
some serious driving from Lands End to John O'Groats and back.

Mike