warm coil??

[94OMC]

Hi

I was cleaning the boat today, and had the key in the 'on' position so I could listen to the Red Wings on the radio. I was out there for about an hour or so and noticed that the ignition coil was warm (I did not start the boat while I was out there).

Is this something that is normal?

The engine is a 1994 Ford 5.0L OMC 2-bbl carb.

thanks

 

[Don S]

Re: warm coil??

Yes it normal, but it's not a good idea to have your accessories hooked up like that.
Your accessories should come off a seperater circuit, completely seperate of the ignition switch.

 

[94OMC]

Re: warm coil??

Thank for the reply.

The previous owner had the stereo hooked up so that you could turn the stereo on whenever you wanted. I didn't like the idea of leaving the stereo on by accident and running down the battery, so I hooked the power lead up to the ignition switch. Now the stereo only comes on when you have the key on. Seems to work OK, I'm curious why you say its not a good idea?

 

[Don S]

Re: warm coil??

It can burn up coils and the ignition module in the distributor. Other than that, no reason.

 

[chiefalen]

Re: warm coil??

you could install a battery cut off.when the boat is laid up u turn the switch cuts off battery.rerun the wire to the battery.

 

[Bondo]

Re: warm coil??

I'm curious why you say its not a good idea?

Ayuh,.....

It's a Great Idea,.... If you like Replacing the Igntion system all the time.......