At a loss

[So Cal Mark]

all good news so far. You might consider a new fuel filter while you're making improvements

[DaveFhlug]

Yes, thanks for reminding me. I have the filter, just need to install it.

Dave

[DaveFhlug]

Well, I traced it to the coil. Problem is, no one locally has a suitable coil that will work right. I purchased an Accel 8140 coil, and it works, but it has the wrong resistance. It works great for a couple hours then the the problem of the car stalling come back. I touched the coil, and it is so hot I cannot touch it. So, where do I find the proper coil?

Dave

[dsp3930]

You can use a 1980 "131 Brava" or "124 Spider" coil per Hollander parts interchange.(My manual only goes to 1980, so other later years may work.)

1980 Inerrchange Part Number 4286220

David

[manoa matt]

Dave, if you have a 1980 I'm guessing you have the electronic ignition. The Accel 8140 is a points coil.

The correct coil for an electronic breakerless system is Accel coil #8145 http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ACC-8145/

Coils for electronic ignitions have a lower primary resistance measurement than coils used for points.

[majicwrench]

It stalls with the accel coil too? Then it is probably NOT the coil. What do you feel is wrong with the coil that was on the car??
Keith

[DaveFhlug]

Matt,
It is a 1980. The coil is an Accel 8140, which is for the points. My bad.
I need to find the 8145 coil.

Dave

[DaveFhlug]

UPDATE:
I found a Marelli coil and installed it. Stalling is gone. Thanks for all the help.

Dave

[launieg]

If you are still getting some stalling, check your battery and charging system. I've had a loose alternator belt cause stalling, I imagine because a FI system needs a decent current. Check the belt, then charge up the battery and take it through the paces. If stalling is gone (at least temporarily) then that was the problem.

[WYSpider]

FWIW, ACCEL 8145 coils are available at Amazon for $34 with free shipping.
http://www.amazon.com/Performance-Unive ... B0000D9PL1