In a message dated 11/21/00 9:07:43 AM Pacific Standard Time,
marshall@nefcom.net writes:
<< I've also been told that it's best not to have it mounted
directly on the block where the factory put it. Based on the space
available under the hood, I'd much rather mount it horizontally above the
pedal box. I'm guessing that the reason for not mounting it horizontally
is in case it breaks open and oil leaks out.. >>
I could be wrong, but I never knew that there was oil in these coils -- I
never broke one open. Maybe I should go back to the basics -- a Duquesne
Light Company Industrial Power Transformer with a sprinkler system and moat.
I think the reasons for moving the coil off of the engine is to reduce heat
and vibration to the coil.
<<How likely is that to happen (break open a coil)?>> Not too likely.
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