lsdweb
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| posted on 26/2/11 at 08:46 PM |
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Coil location - behind dash?
Hi All
Anybody got views on mounting a coil behind the dash and out of the engine bay? Not on a 7 but an Elan - the normal position mounts the coil close to
the carbs which has led to a few fires because of fuel leaks.
Wiring would be easy and running the HT lead also easy and not a lot longer than standard.
Wyn
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adithorp
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| posted on 26/2/11 at 08:59 PM |
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If you're using balasted HT lead then the longer the HT lead the higher the resistance. Other than that I can't see a problem.
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britishtrident
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| posted on 26/2/11 at 09:57 PM |
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ISTR my Elan (RWD) coil was mounted somewhere on the innerwing near the airbox --- used to get covered in oil.
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lsdweb
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| posted on 26/2/11 at 10:10 PM |
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Thanks guys - the idea is to keep it away from all the fuel, oil and other sh*t that accumulates around the area where Chapman designed it to go!
Under the dash I think is the plan!
Regards
Wyn
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stevebubs
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| posted on 27/2/11 at 12:01 AM |
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Is there nowhere in the engine bay it can go, perhaps with a shround over it? If the coil develops a leak, it's not something I would
particularly want in the cabin....
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