<VV> Hot Wire

[James Davis]

Or use a Safeguard electronic ignition with the points or a Petronixs II
points replacement module with active dwell.  Both limit the current to the
coil/points when the engine is not running/
Jim Davis

On Tue, Aug 22, 2017 at 12:05 PM, Dale Smiley via VirtualVairs <
virtualvairs at corvair.org> wrote:

> Richard, the "resistance wire" WILL 'cool down' with the Points OPEN. This
> is why there is an "ACC" position on the Ignition Switch. It will allow you
> to use the Radio without 'burning up' the Points, Coil, and Resistance
> Wire!Many people made this mistake (Leaving the Switch in RUN, not ACC) in
> the '60s and ruined their Ignitions!
> If you want to leave the Ignition Switch in "ON" without the engine
> running, pull the negative coil wire off (don't forget to put it back on
> before trying to start the engine)!
> Dale
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