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Burned out ingnition coil?

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Russell

05-31-2000 18:22:41




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My 1948 Ford 8N has been running terrific the past 6 months. When I'm finished with her I routinely turn off the gas and allow her to shut down by running out of gas. This keeps the lines and carburator clean. However, on Monday I forgot to turn the key off. Tonight she would not turn over as the battery was dead as a door knob. I have a twelve volt system. I replaced the battery and now I have no spark! Is it possible that the battery drain over the past couple of days burned out my 12 volt coil? Or did it burn something else out? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks....

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Russell

06-02-2000 05:50:14




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 Re: Burned out ingnition coil? in reply to Russell, 05-31-2000 18:22:41  
Thanks for the help guys. I replaced the coil and it cranked right up. But, to avoid another burnt coil I will turn the key off and then the gas... its to easy to forget to retrieve the key and i dont want to spend another $30.00 if I don't have to... (grin)...

Russell



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CHRIS-MF35

06-01-2000 19:50:14




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 Re: Burned out ingnition coil? in reply to Russell, 05-31-2000 18:22:41  
i never run an engine out of gas on purpose for two reasons:
1. OMC outboard enigines says it allows the car to dry out ,more chance of gum, flakes and rust.
2. it causes a lean condition, this is extra intense heat on the valves and pistons.
anyone's thoughts on this? what do you think ZANE?



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David (La)

06-01-2000 14:25:45




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 Re: Burned out ingnition coil? in reply to Russell, 05-31-2000 18:22:41  
I know it is too late now, but I turn off my key and then get down and turn off the fuel flow. I have had no problems with this technique. If I leave the fuel on it will flood before long, so I always turn it off after killing the engine. Love this old tractor! 1950 8N



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ZANE

05-31-2000 18:58:46




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 Re: Burned out ingnition coil? in reply to Russell, 05-31-2000 18:22:41  
I too would start first by inspecting the points or just replacing them. The replacement points are mostly made from plastic and unlike the original points that were made from bakelite material the plastic ones will not tolerate too much heat. Too much hear is what you are going to get and plenty of it with a 12 volt system if you leave the ignition switch on after it is stopped. It is possible that you have burned up the coil too but you will know for sure if you still don;t have any fire after the points have been replaced.

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D. R. White

05-31-2000 18:36:48




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 Re: Burned out ingnition coil? in reply to Russell, 05-31-2000 18:22:41  
Russell, You may have burnt the coil but I would start with the points. Dave.



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