Yup that is it!!!! Electronic Ignition (when on not running) supplies full rated running voltage to the coil 100% of the time. This compares to about 30 % of the time (or so) when the engine runs. This is not an operational situation for the heat load of the coil, ballast resistor (if any) or the electronics of the electronic ignition. Duty cycle is important, and often ignored. Points could handle the issue a bit better, but still often got hot. Coils are also heat affected in the same way. Shutting off the ignition when not running is imperative. As normal, John you are great to be around. Even if only digitally. Jim
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Today's Featured Article - Introduction to the Gibson Model D - by Brandon Burnett. The Gibson Manufacturing Corporation was founded 1946 by Wilber Gibson. The Gibson tractors were made from around 1948 to 1952. The picture shown here is of a 1948 Gibson model D. If you notice, this tractor is driven with a lever. You could get a attachment to convert it to a steering wheel.
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