Coil leaking oil

[mightymopar]

Put in a new cam and cam bearings in my 67 318 and since it was late fall and the car was already apart I decided to put an electronic ignition in it, a Proform. Used old coil and suddenly it started leaking oil. I'm not sure if I maybe hooked something up wrong or if I should have changed to one with more voltage. I got one today from Advance Auto a 42000v. Should I have replaced the original coil in the first place?

 

[Pops1967GTX]

It shouldn't leak any oil. The oil is used to cool the coil.... You say you update the ignition... If the old coil was rated for a points system that’s a NG... You need a coil for an electronic ignition...Also incorrect voltage caused the coil failure. make sure your not overcharging...Leaving the key on too long is also reason for coil failure...

 

[mightymopar]

Thanks, Pops, for your help. Dave