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MG MGB GT V8 Factory Originals Technical - Hot Coil and lost firing

I was checking some wiring today and left the key on for about a hour or so and did not know it and went back to crank it and would not fire. The first four times it started firing right away as this is a new rebuild.

The coil was so hot when I touched it burnt my finger. The worst part was it would not fire up. Not sure if I burnt up the pentronix and wanted to see if anyone experienced this. I guess the best option would be to pull a plug and see if it is firing. Not sure if you can destroy a coil, but it sure was HOT!!!

Any suggestions???
Jeff Howell

When my MGB shut down on the road, the coil was burning hot. A new coil fixed it. You can wait to see if cooling off helps. Probably needs just a coil.
Also check to see if the coil is 12 volt or needs to run with a resister.

Good Luck
Steve
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This thread was discussed on 03/04/2006

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