Thread: MSD Blaster2 Coil failed while driving
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Old 08-24-2011, 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by FIA Mike View Post
Duane,

MSD makes 2 types of coils: oil filled and epoxy filled. My ERA FIA Cobra had an oil filled coil and it failed after about 2-3 years. Did some research and replaced it with an epoxy filled coil (#8222 high virabtion) 8 years later it is still running fine. My suggestion is to buy an epoxy filled coil.

Just my 2 cents worth, FIA Mike
Hey Mike, funny you mention that. I'm currently resolving an electrical issue on an old '75 Yamaha XS650 restore project and the same thing came up, to "replace the oil fill with epoxy type". Will look into it more. Thanks.
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