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Old 03-17-2008, 09:34 AM   #1
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1978 Mgb

I replaced the coil in my 1978 MGB And I need help with the wire connections to the coil. I think it is not the correct distribtor because it has points. I have Green & White wires, Black & white wires, the wire from the points to the coil and a white wire that is a positive hot wire. Can someone let me know what treminals on the coil the wires should be placed ? Thanks!
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Old 03-19-2008, 11:52 PM   #2
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Re: 1978 Mgb

Wiring diagrams are available at http://www.advanceautowire.com click on stock schematics.
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Old 03-20-2008, 05:46 AM   #3
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Re: 1978 Mgb

Is your coil a 1.5 ohm (6v) coil for use with a ballast resistor? Or is it a 3 ohm (12v) coil for use without a ballast resistor? The type coil you have determines how it should be hooked up. The wiring diagram will not be correct if you have a points type distributor. Let us know which coil you have. The coil should have a label stating if it needs a ballast resistor.

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