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Old 04-10-06, 07:36 PM
mikey mikey is offline
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Re: Another blue & white one !

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Originally Posted by TINKA
surly the coil should be upright for all the normal reasons especially as it is mounted to the engine.
Well spottedThey will work in this position, but can burn out early as there is normally an air gap between the oil and the case top. When on its side the windings can become exposed leading to isolated heat build up.Mike
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