Re: prestolite ignition module

[n9ads@domain.elided (Howard R Pletcher)]

On Tue, 20 Jan 1998 05:57:55 -0700 scoutnb@domain.elided (Bryan Andersen)
writes:
> I put a new module (made by standard) in my prestolite and my Scout
>would't start any time it rained. The new module doesn't have the same
>plastic coating on it, but does have a thin coat of some kind of resin
>or something. I swapped the new module for another new one(warreny) 
>and would like some suggestions on further waterproofing it before
>installation. I was thinking of packing it with some dielectric grease
>or maybe putting some of that liquid rubberized stuff on it. Any
>Suggestions?

I wouldn't think the module would be the problem in moist conditions as
much as the distributor cap, coil top, and wires.  My Scout resides in an
unheated barn and when the weather was 40 degrees and 110% humidity, I
just gave up getting it started until things dried out a while and it
would start right off.  Recently I wanted it running on such a day and a
shot of silicone spray inside and outside the distributor cap took care
of it right away.  Perhaps after 20 years, it's time for a new cap.  But
the module itself doesn't handle high voltages and shouldn't be as likely
to short out from condensation.

Howard Pletcher
Howteron Products Scout Parts