<VV> High performance coil problem / Mounting?????

[Frank DuVal]

I was never concerned about coil temperature as coil failures are 
extremely rare. Internal breakdown failures are the most rare. I see 
more tower degradation from arcing damage than internal damage. Most are 
replaced in an attempt to improve performance, with the original coil 
being OK.

Frank DuVal

Matt Nall wrote:

> You mean in all the years you've been wrenching on Vairs.... you were 
> never concerned wit hthe TEMP  of the coil in the stock location?
>
> 130  is scalding to the human touch.....  most electrical is designed 
> for under 120 F     Heat kills ..I've been told..
>
> I've never had a coil fail...but then I always, at least, make a 
> Standoff between the head and the coils clamp/ bracket..
>
>
> Matt Nall
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>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Frank DuVal" <corvairduval at cox.net>
>
>> Um, Matt, the other 49 states had the coils mounted on the right head 
>> for a few more years than California. I have never owned a Corvair 
>> with the coil not mounted on the head until now. My 64 A/C sedan has 
>> the coil on the engine lid latch brace.
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