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| Jamie |
 Apr 28 2023, 07:36 AM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 1,034 Joined: 13-October 04 From: Georgetown,KY Member No.: 2,939 Region Association: South East States 
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I am trying to keep my 73 1.7L as stock as possible yet very reliable for extended travel. Recently had professional first engine removal to address several minor oil leaks and other concerns, to prepare for a 5 day tour event in June. The original coil is still in place and seems to be working fine, what is the usual life expectancy for a 50 yr. old coil? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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| VaccaRabite |
Apr 28 2023, 01:19 PM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,465 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
If you can drive your car 25 miles and trust it, you can drive it 1000 and trust it.
If your coil is fine now, then it’s fine. I bring a small box of tools, and the only parts I bring are spare throttle and clutch cables. Aside from that, AAA card and be there. Zach |
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Posts in this topic
Jamie How reliable are old coils? Apr 28 2023, 07:36 AM
Superhawk996 Plenty of functional OEM coils (buzz box or tremb... Apr 28 2023, 07:54 AM BillJ Dwell. Funny.
If you are really worried pick up ... Apr 28 2023, 08:03 AM
Superhawk996
Dwell. Funny.
If you are really worried pick up... Apr 28 2023, 08:14 AM BillJ Lol. Totally right.
There was a thread here for a... Apr 28 2023, 08:21 AM Jamie
Lol. Totally right.
There was a thread here for ... Apr 28 2023, 08:32 AM Superhawk996
Lol. Totally right.
There was a thread here for ... Apr 28 2023, 08:35 AM dr914@autoatlanta.com very very reliable as long as they are not leaking... Apr 28 2023, 08:41 AM BillJ Yes!!! AAA and money. All set Apr 28 2023, 08:52 AM Superhawk996
Yes!!! AAA and money. All set
I ha... Apr 28 2023, 08:56 AM GregAmy
Yes!!! AAA and money. All set
:ag... Apr 28 2023, 12:44 PM rjames I pack a spare clutch, accelerator cable and a cou... Apr 28 2023, 09:17 AM BillJ Cables are a good low weight add Apr 28 2023, 09:34 AM Superhawk996
Cables are a good low weight add
Slippery slope.... Apr 28 2023, 09:38 AM rjames Bring a friend so you have someone to get out and ... Apr 28 2023, 09:43 AM BillJ Always be uphill. Apr 28 2023, 09:44 AM StarBear Yep; still got my original coil, though pack a new... Apr 28 2023, 12:33 PM |
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