<VV> RE: On the Subject of Leaving the Key On

[JVHRoberts@aol.com]

On an HEI system, this isn't true. With the ignition on, and not running, 
there's essentially no current draw. It's not hard on it at all.
The issue with the rotors was due to poor rotor design. Well, that, and the 
fact the early HEIs could be used to weld. <G>

In a message dated 9/22/2004 6:09:57 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
pdeg@operamail.com writes:
Although HEI's are notorious for burning rotors through and having the spark 
short to ground by way of the advance springs, this can only happen if current 
is running through the rotor.  With the engine off there is no spark, so no 
current going through the rotor.  It is however, still hard on the module and 
coil.  There is a reason why cars have an acc position in the first place.  
Unless, of course,  you own an EM.