so have i got my coil wired in correctly or wrong? After 10 mins of trying to start it when it wouldnt start it would be too hot to touch by hand. Havnt had a chance to get it on the road yet to get cool air flowing.
Coil Getting Hot!?!?
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miller 666
, Aug 31 2009 05:25 PM
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lrostoke
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Posted 01 September 2009 - 08:52 AM
Going off retro's information and your readings, you are running a ballasted coil designed to operate at 9v at a full 12v all the time. Which will explain it getting hot.
Easiest solution is to buy a non ballast coil and keep the wiring how you have it.
Ignition switched 12v supply from fuse box to positive on the coil.
The negative on the coil goes to distributor.
Easiest solution is to buy a non ballast coil and keep the wiring how you have it.
Ignition switched 12v supply from fuse box to positive on the coil.
The negative on the coil goes to distributor.
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Posted 01 September 2009 - 09:13 AM
A coil for a ballasted system wont last long if feed with a 12V supply. You definately have to sort it out.
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Posted 01 September 2009 - 12:14 PM
A coil for a ballasted system wont last long if feed with a 12V supply. You definately have to sort it out.
Yes, its all well and good saying that but that doesnt help me does it! No offence but please dont fill up my topic with what has already been said!
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