1977 kz400 Ignition Coil Replacement

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1977 kz400 Ignition Coil Replacement

10 May 2013 14:07

Hey all,

I may need to replace my ignition coil. What's the best replacement coil option (brand/supplier)?

I was looking at the coil on this page:
www.partsnmore.com/parts/kawasaki/kz400/?filters%5Bprice%5D=100

Recommendations would be appreciated.

Thanks!

'77 kz400

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Re: 1977 kz400 Ignition Coil Replacement

10 May 2013 14:43

#586753

I used this one on my 76 KZ400. I needed to drill a hole in the stock mount because the mounting points on this one are closer together.

www.z1enterprises.com/ItemDetails.aspx?i...zuki&item=EM24-72451

1978 KZ650-C2
1976 KZ400D-3 (sold)

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Re: 1977 kz400 Ignition Coil Replacement

10 May 2013 14:54

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These are the same coil that CoolerKing listed, but with caps for the plugs.

I would try these (angled caps):
www.z1enterprises.com/ItemDetails.aspx?i...aps&item=IM01143-55L

or these (straight caps):
www.z1enterprises.com/ItemDetails.aspx?i...cap&item=IM01143-55S

1981 KZ550 D1 gpz.
Kz550 valve train warning.
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Re: 1977 kz400 Ignition Coil Replacement

10 May 2013 15:01

#586757

Thanks guys. Are these the correct specs for the 77 kz400?
Someone directed me to this coil, which is 5 ohms:
www.z1enterprises.com/ItemDetails.aspx?item=DYDC8-1-single

'77 kz400

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Re: 1977 kz400 Ignition Coil Replacement

10 May 2013 15:39

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5 ohms would likely work without problems, but 4 ohms is what came stock.

The 4 ohm would probably match the dwell requirements better. The 5 ohm coil would probably make the points last slightly longer.

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Re: 1977 kz400 Ignition Coil Replacement

10 May 2013 16:51

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Sweet. I'll order this one and see how it goes.
Thanks again

www.z1enterprises.com/ItemDetails.aspx?i...aps&item=IM01143-55L

'77 kz400

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Re: 1977 kz400 Ignition Coil Replacement

22 May 2013 12:30

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I installed the new coil and she fired right up. I didn't realize just how poor the spark was before; it's such an improvement.

Thanks again.

'77 kz400

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