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gapper468
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Sep 1, 2009, 1:26 AM

Post #1 of 7 (1322 views)
Hot Coil Sign In
Ok so I go through and re wire my old '64 chevy van, all is great starts and purrs, however the coil seems to be getting hot, hot! maybe they are always hot and I never noticed but this thing is untouchable. My question: is this normal? I dont have the coil hooked into the resistor would this possibly be a fix?

Thanks,

M


Hammer Time
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Sep 1, 2009, 1:27 AM

Post #2 of 7 (1319 views)
Re: Hot Coil Sign In
Are you still using points and condenser?



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gapper468
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Sep 1, 2009, 1:29 AM

Post #3 of 7 (1314 views)
Re: Hot Coil Sign In
Yes, iI am planning on changing over to the electrical (implant) box, but I wanted to make sure all is ok first.


Hammer Time
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Sep 1, 2009, 1:43 AM

Post #4 of 7 (1309 views)
Re: Hot Coil Sign In
You HAVE to use a resister when using points.



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gapper468
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Sep 1, 2009, 1:51 AM

Post #5 of 7 (1302 views)
Re: Hot Coil Sign In
Cool, I appreciate that info. Do you by cahnce know how that resistor ties in?


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Sep 1, 2009, 1:55 AM

Post #6 of 7 (1299 views)
Re: Hot Coil Sign In
The power out of the ignition switch in "start" position is 12v to the + side of the coil. The power out in "run" position goes through the resister to the + side of the coil.



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gapper468
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Sep 1, 2009, 1:59 AM

Post #7 of 7 (1295 views)
Re: Hot Coil Sign In
Thanks a million!





 
 
 






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