<VV> Leaving ignition on to play radio

Larry Forman larry@forman.net
Tue, 21 Sep 2004 09:22:26 -1100


Then, too, maybe Lon's choice of music is slower than yours!  LOL.  Or possibly he plays it softer??  ;-)

Larry


----- Original Message -----
From: corvairs <lonwall@corvairunderground.com>
Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2004 12:39:29 -0700
To: Doug Foust <doufou@msn.com>
Subject: Re: <VV> Leaving ignition on to play radio

> I've done it for 37 years and never had any problems (About 22 years 
> with points and 15 years with Ignitor 1's wired directly to the coil - 
> about 1.5 million driving miles). That is NOT conclusive but it 
> certainly is something. Lon
> 
> www.corvairunderground.com
> 
> Doug Foust wrote:
> 
> > Is there any harm in leaving the ignition in the ON position  w/o the 
> > engine running if, for example, one wants to play the radio for a 
> > while?  (Besides the obvious drain on the battery.)
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