It is almost NEVER the coil. The coil is hot because of another problem.
keep looking
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From: Mgs <mgs-bounces@autox.team.net> On Behalf Of Chris Moog
Sent: Monday, September 14, 2020 11:14 AM
To: mgs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Mgs] MGB Fun and Games
Are the points working? Before changing the coil I'd make sure its not too
hot from a constant 12V going across it (points always closed).
On 9/14/2020 9:54 AM, Mark J Bradakis wrote:
> Pull the #1 plug, ground it, no spark at all. While checking the
> connections at the coil, I nearly burn my hand. The body of the coil
> is hot, very hot. Not a good sign.
>
> New coil on the way, we'll see what the next installment brings.
>
> mjb.
>
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