<VV> Leaving ignition on to play radio

[JVHRoberts@aol.com]

YES, there is a problem! If the points are closed, you run the risk of 
overheating the coil or ballast resistor, and if the cam is almost ready to open the 
points, you could fry them. Best to listen to the radio in the ACC position. 


In a message dated 9/21/2004 11:30:19 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
doufou@msn.com writes:
Is there any harm in leaving the ignition in the ON position  w/o the engine 
running if, for example, one wants to play the radio for a while?  (Besides 
the obvious drain on the battery.)

Doug Foust
64 Monza Vert PG 110