Ignition System - LUCAS Electronic: Description
The ignition system includes a breakerless distributor, amplifier module, an ignition coil, ignition switch, and battery. See Fig 1. No ballast resistor is required.
The distributor has conventional centrifugal and vacuum advance systems, an anti-flash shield, rotor, reluctor, and pick-up coil. See Figure. The reluctor is a gear-shaped component with 6 teeth, one for each cylinder.
The pick-up coil includes a winding, pole piece and a permanent magnet. A 2-wire shielded harness connects it directly to the amplifier module. The amplifier module, housed in an aluminum case, is located near the distributor.