Ignition Coil - Hot to the Touch

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Johnny

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I have a 80s model 50hp Chrysler Force and it is running fine
(now that some issues have been resolved)

Problem - yesterday, I left the key on while doing some stuff and
touched the top coil and it was HOT and I mean really hot to the touch.
the bottom coil was very warm, but not as hot.
Turned it off, allowed to cool, and it starts and runs like normal........
I am just concerned if this is an indication that the coils may be on their way out ???
or, is this normal................

I have done this to my '79 Johnson 25hp and don't remember it being that hot.
 
I've got a spare coil that looks like it had gotten very hot at one time, it still omh ed out the same as the other. For peace of mind you can get a spare and keep it with you.
 

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