Ignition Electrical Question....

str12-340 said

. Been running it that way for a few years with no issues - how does that work

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Back in the day we had points.

When the points are closed and the ignition is in the run position but the engine is not running.

The coil would be cooked in short order. The ballast increases its resistance as it heats up and thus reduces the current going through the coil.

With electronic ignition there is no closed point and no cooked coils under the same condition.

That's my take!