Re: [Chrysler300] ignition coil location

[Ray Jones <hurst300@xxxx>]

Hi Philippe;
It dosen't matter what parts you include in your trunk...you'll leave out
the one thing you need. Enjoy your trip and give us a report on it!
Ray Jones

> From: Philippe COURANT <accf_clb@xxxx>
> Date: Sat, 11 May 2002 10:17:04 +0200
> To: "mailing-list@xxxx" <mailing-list@xxxx>
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> Subject: [Chrysler300] ignition coil location
> 
> Hi,
> I ask myself some questions about the ignition coil location: on
> all old mopar the ignition coil sat atop the intake manifold;
> this location is not perhaps the best for life of coil: ther's a
> lot of heat transfered to the coil and i have some friends who
> had ignition problems because the coil was (or became) bad.
> when i bought my '57, the coil was mounted on the fender well,
> beside the washer bag. As i wanted an original engine bay i put
> the (new) coil in its original location but i wonder if i did the
> best thing !
> I'm ready to do in 2 weeks a 1000 miles trip, i'm a little
> anxious about that (and other things..).
> Are the today coils heat-resistant (i've a "flamme thrower" coil,
> bought with Pertronix ignitor) ? Perhaps a little heat shield
> under the coil ?
> In every case i put in the trunk a spare coil ..
> 
> And what spare parts do i put in the trunk tool box for a 1000
> miles trip ? I'll put belts, ign. coil, perhaps a starter motor
> as i've a spare. Do you have other ideas ?
> 
> --
> Philippe COURANT (Pau, France)
> Imperial 57 Crown convertible
> Buick 58 Roadmaster sedan
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