These units generate a lot of heat on their own. They
must be put in the coolest location possible,
preferably one with a cooling air flow. You may want
to relocate your current unit if it is anywhere where
engine heat is high. Out top of a wheel well (away
from the manifold), or on the firewall near a hood
hinge is usually the best underhood location.
Remember, a good ground is necessary, too.
And always carry a spare.
Chris H.
60 NY T&C
66 Crown Convertible
66 LeBaron
--- Mark Jefferson <imperialist67@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> All: (Seeking advice on electronic ignition)
>
> At the suggestion of the guy I bought my '67 LeBaron
> from, it was retrofitted with electronic ignition,
> which I'm told was introduced in the 1970's. To
> date this has worked with great success, other than
> when it has been sitting for a while - it always
> starts RIGHT up.
>
> Over the weekend while driving home the engine
> "missed" and shut off, just like that, and would not
> restart no matter what. Turns out the ignition
> control module (small box-shaped unit) had melted,
> and finally shorted out. Had the unit replaced, and
> it started up/ran fine.
>
> WHat I'm worried about is... WHY would this thing
> MELT? WHAT made it get so hot? The old one had been
> on the car for about 6 years, and I've driven it
> MAYBE 2000 miles since then.
>
> Is this a common failure with these units, or did it
> melt because of some other problem that may be yet
> unresolved.
>
> MANY THANKS - Mark.
>
>
>
>
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