Relay thingy me bob??? Engine wont start!!!

[Beds]

Hi Folks,

Thanks for taking the time to have a look. On my SJ410 the engine just stopped dead. Found i have no spark at the plug or at the ht lead out of the coil. There is a a relay type thing strapped to my coil which gets extremely hot. I'm not sure what this electrical thing is. Can you buy these seperatly or do they come with a new coil?

Could anyone give me any pointers please?

Engines are not my thing but love driving my SJ.

Many Thanks

Andy.

[Pugsley]

Andy

The "thingy" you refer to on the coil is a Ballast Resistor. If you put this in the Search Section there are many references to it and I'm sure you will find the details and answers you need.

Ian

[muddy kev]

if its getting hot and no spark u will probably find that either your points have closed up or your condensor has shorted out. fit new points and condensor and should cure problem.

cheers kev

[Beds]

Thanks for the info guys its sorted, condensor packed up.

Thanks.

Head gasket has gone now so got a busy weekend ahead!