401 Ignition Coil

[dezelsky]

I recently had the misfortune of a failed ignition coil in my 401
(whilst travelling on the M25, of course). After the car was
recovered, as it was a Sunday I was unable to get a direct replacement
(Lucas B12 or suitable replica), but I did manage to scrounge a Lucas
Sports Coil as fitted to an Aceca Bristol, which seems to work
perfectly well. I have tried to verify the compatibility of the sports
coil as a replacement to the standard, but have been unable to find a
definitive answer. There are comments on other make sites suggesting
that the Lucas sports coil should not be used as a replacement to the
standard item. Does anyone on the forum have any thoughts on this? Is
the sports-coil likely to damage other parts of the ignition system or
is it actually a better alternative to the B12?

Paul