[TR] always turn the key off?

Randall tr3driver at ca.rr.com
Sat Mar 8 00:21:30 MST 2008


> But assuming someday when I have my TR3A's Pertronix ignition 
> (negative grnd.
> version) installed, does this rule remain just as important?  
> Possibly less important?

Possibly More important, as Pertronix specifically warns against doing so.
Same problem as points; if the circuit is closed and the engine stopped,
then current is flowing constantly instead of only half the time, doubling
the average current.  The points, coil & Pertronix are all apt to overheat
under such treatment, but the Pertronix will likely melt first ... or at
least have a shortened lifetime.

Randall


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