In a message dated 10/17/00 7:20:25 PM, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

<< This current shouldn't harm the coil. >>

But it will burn up your points prematurely, kind of like if you forget to
wipe the antirust off the contacts before you install them.

Patrick Foltz
80 Westy, Pertronics Ign (I only take the cap off to look at the inside of
cap and drip a drop of oil down the shaft once in a while)