Re: Overheated coil

[Dan McCormack <mcwheels@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

My first thought was do you still have a ballast resistor and is it wired up 
correctly. But since you mentioned voltage regulator, yes it could be 
sticking or adjusted wrong and overcharging. They do recommend you use an 
electronic regulator with electronic ignition. Make sure you don't use the 
one from Mopar Performance, it's for racing only and never shuts off. The 
one you want is a Wells VR706 from Auto Zone, $14.99. It has the added bonus 
of getting rid of the flickering headlights too.

Dan


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Cameron Hubling" <crhubling@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2008 10:08 AM
Subject: Re: Overheated coil


> I replaced it but still does it.  Everything I've read points to the 
> voltage regulator putting out too much.  I know I adjusted a couple of 
> years ago and put in electronic ignition last year.  Would having an old 
> style regulator rather than electronic cause problems?
>
>
> > From: 65 <65Val@xxxxxxxxx>
> > Reply-To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
> > To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: Re: Overheated coil
> > Date: Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:45:10 -0700
> >
> >
> > Ballast resistor?
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cameron Hubling" 
> > <crhubling@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Saturday, August 16, 2008 5:34 PM
> > Subject: Overheated coil
> >
> >
> > > The last three times I have been out on the road more than 30 minutes the 
> > > coil has superheated causing the ignition to fail.  It turns over but no 
> > > spark.  If I wait an hour it starts up.  Any suggestions as to why this 
> > > in now happening?
> > >
> > > Cameron
> > > 65 Valiant Signet


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