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  1. 12-31-2023 01:01 PM #40
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    Sounds like you're missing the ballast resistor. It's supposed to have 12V to the coil for start, then reduced voltage for run to keep from burning up points. The hotter spark coil doesn't affect the voltage going through the points.
    Last edited by rspears; 01-01-2024 at 07:12 AM.
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