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[Datsun 1200 encyclopedia]

Hot-Spark Ignition

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Categories: Engine Electrical System | Ignition Modifications

The Hot-Spark is an Electronic Ignition ignitor unit for Datsun 1200-style Hitachi distributors. It is only $50 USD, and fits easily like a Pertronix Electronic Ignition unit, but is less expensive.

Overview


POST levey said: The hot spark kit works well for me :)

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It should work on your 1200, assuming you have an early Hitachi distributor (D4n type) and not a Mitsubishi unit. It will say on the distributor housing. Look for D410, D411, or D4A markings.

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As with any points-replacement system, you can use the stock points coil with the stock ballast resistor. Hot-Spark sells a HS34HEC "high energy" coil, but it is a low-current 3.4 ohm unit. Electronic Ignition Coils are usually 0.7 ohms for a more powerful spark, but that is not compatible with the Hot-Spark.


Coil must have 3 Ohms or more primary resistance.

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Hot-Spark also sell a new distributor (HS-HIT4) for L13/L14/L16/L18/L20B engines.

Discussion

Discussion: Electronic Ignition for points Hitachi Dizzies

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Wiring

  • Red wire: low side of ballast resistor
  • Black wire: Coil - terminal
  • Keep the stock ballast resistor, coil & factory wiring

Hot-Spark requires 3.0 ohm coil. Datsun 1200 points coil is 1.3 ohms, stock ballast resistor is 1.5 ohms, so keep the ballast resistor.

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Why connect the Red wire to the low side of the Resistor? Because voltage regulators can exceed 14.0 volts and the Hot-Spark can be damaged by anything over 14.0 volts.


Hot-Spark: If the charging system voltage, measured at the coil's + terminal, is more than 14.0 volts at any RPM level ... [a] ballast resistor should be wired between the coil's + terminal and the red HotSpark ignition wire. Too much voltage can damage the ignition module
 
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