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daveymc29 · 08-13-2018, 02:38 PM

Just wondering if the new coils with the oil inside can be mounted in the normal manner on a Model A or do we need to get a longer feed to the center of the distributor and mount them with the outlet to the distributor in the upright position. I have been told the oil is for cooling and if mounted with the high tension wire down, as in the Model A, that the coil will burn out in short order. NAPA says that is not true, as does our local parts house. What is correct?
Thanks,
Dave Mc Arthur,
"Not the Ace electrician"

08-13-2018, 02:38 PM	#1
daveymc29 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,554	coils question Just wondering if the new coils with the oil inside can be mounted in the normal manner on a Model A or do we need to get a longer feed to the center of the distributor and mount them with the outlet to the distributor in the upright position. I have been told the oil is for cooling and if mounted with the high tension wire down, as in the Model A, that the coil will burn out in short order. NAPA says that is not true, as does our local parts house. What is correct? Thanks, Dave Mc Arthur, "Not the Ace electrician"