Bad Tune Up...help...plz.

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07-17-02, 08:57 PM

Jaye

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Bad Tune Up...help...plz.

Today I installed a couple of MSD Blaster two coils with a ballast resistor for each, a set of plug wires (Mazdatrix) and some plugs (also Mazdatrix). So now my sweet little 12a is hesitating and bogging. Any thoughts as to a possible cause?

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07-17-02, 09:02 PM

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if you have a electronic ignition remove the balast resistors and that should solve your problem

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07-17-02, 09:04 PM

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Yep I have one of those (electronic ignitions that is)...an 84 GS...thx

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07-17-02, 10:03 PM

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Yeah the ballast resistors are for points ignitions. Take them off and all should be well.

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07-18-02, 12:09 AM

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Did you mount them in the stock location? Ive heard that they shouldnt be used horizontal because they are oil filled or something...Im not too sure about this though.

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07-18-02, 09:39 AM

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Yes I mounted them in the stock location. However, there was nothing in the instructions that warned against horizontal mounting. But, then I misread the instructions for the ballast resistors...so what do I know. ;-)

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