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Gordon Harrower
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Hot Coil Jul 21, 2011 21:57:41 GMT

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Post by Gordon Harrower on Jul 21, 2011 21:57:41 GMT

Today, as I was adjusting the belt tightness on my dynamo, I d**n near burned myself on the coil, it was so hot! I hadn't started the car in hours, and the wires are connected correctly according to Phil's many posts on the subject.

Any thoughts on what might cause such a problem?

Thanks,

Gordon.

1963 P5 Mk II Saloon, 4-speed w/OD [br] [br]

corbinsteel Guest	Hot Coil Jul 21, 2011 22:19:49 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by corbinsteel on Jul 21, 2011 22:19:49 GMT The coil would get hot if it had a voltage supply and the engine was stationary with the contact breaker points closed . It is after all a coil of wire and has a ressistance. Maybe you left your keys in the ignition and in the " on" position?
	Last Edit: Jul 21, 2011 22:21:03 GMT by corbinsteel

Gordon Harrower Rover Fanatic Posts: 166	Hot Coil Jul 21, 2011 22:55:48 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Gordon Harrower on Jul 21, 2011 22:55:48 GMT I think that's what I did. Thanks, and don't tell the other guys... Gordon.
	1963 P5 Mk II Saloon, 4-speed w/OD [br] [br]

Post by Gordon Harrower on Jul 21, 2011 21:57:41 GMT

Post by corbinsteel on Jul 21, 2011 22:19:49 GMT

Post by Gordon Harrower on Jul 21, 2011 22:55:48 GMT