Does this thing get hot???

[Hairyblackdude]

Hey all,

Just getting ready to make my custom harness and Im wondering if I can bury this electrical component or if it has to breathe...

From the diagrams Ive seen, I think its the rectifier- I could be wrong. But, its the aluminum colored box w/ what appears to be heat sinks molded into it... Maybe 2" x 3"?

Ive always known them as a CDI box from quads & dirt bikes..

So... the question remains.. Does this box need to breathe- does it get hot?
--OR--
Can I bury this thing w/ all the other wires in a box??​

Appreciate the info !!
_marc

 

[angus67]

if it has fins, it has to 'breathe'. that is your reg/rec.the ignition box is black plastic with a tab and a hole on each side. you can bury that.