HOT COIL-- Thanks for the help with the hot coils on my 1450. Checked the voltages, all OK. Ran heavy groung wire from the frame to the voltage regulator then over to the coil mount. That seems to help. Tractor ran great for about an hour, then died. Coil did NOT get hot. Think coil may have been on its last legs. Found this time all the sheet metal on the side of the engine is cracked and broken. Repaired the sheet metal, replaced the coil,(#4) adjusted the points, and put in a new plug. Tractor ran great for about an hour, then died. Coil did NOT get hot. Have no spark at all. Ordered new coil, points, and condensor from Scott Madson. Will let it sit until new parts arrive. Ed