Question:
I have a 8BA engine with 12V can coil.
Stock single point dist.
After about 56-60 miles the coil get so hot it start mis fire losses power and then just stops and wont start or run. change to new coil starts right up for another 60 miles and stops again.
coil has internal resistor.
tried one coil with out resistor same results.
What causes coil to become so hot it stops working and how do I keep things cool?
vehicle is 1940 Ford Pickup aluminum radiator. Temp of engine fine, normal range.
