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Old Jun 13, 2015 | 07:35 AM
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I finally changed out our coil, we are having a issue with heat and car stalling at red lights on occasion and or hard to start after driving for a while until it cools down. So I changed out the coil, which may or may not have been original and or stock. Took the car out last night for a nice cruise and I have to say what a nice difference in performance. Not only does that engine seem more responsive, but it purred like a kitten. So smooth. I already had the MSD cap/rotor and 8mm wires so it was a nice fit. Haven't figured out if it solves the stalling but I think the carb will either be rebuilt next or replaced if it doesn't.
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Old Jun 13, 2015 | 08:15 AM
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I finally changed out our coil, we are having a issue with heat and car stalling at red lights on occasion and or hard to start after driving for a while until it cools down. So I changed out the coil, which may or may not have been original and or stock. Took the car out last night for a nice cruise and I have to say what a nice difference in performance. Not only does that engine seem more responsive, but it purred like a kitten. So smooth. I already had the MSD cap/rotor and 8mm wires so it was a nice fit. Haven't figured out if it solves the stalling but I think the carb will either be rebuilt next or replaced if it doesn't.
Nice to hear that you are happy with upgrade but I don't think that any of the issues have to do with the coil. Stalling could be the carb floats need to be adjusted and the hot starting could be your stater is getting heat soaked. Check that the ground cable from the starter to the frame is grounded to a clean not rusted surface, then maybe add a heat blanket around the stater.....good luck
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It doesn't seem to, looks like the carb still needs work but the coil is VERY impressive. I just took the car for another cruise and it feels like a different engine for sure.
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