I have to say the WOT does run hot - hotter than the CMP does, and that's with a similar but larger engine (ford mercury V8).
I've got a new coil through but as yet haven't fitted it. A previous owner has (I assume) moved the coil out of the engine bay to the passenger footwell, which may be to help protect it from the heat.
My water temperature gauge appears to be a bit iffy, so I may take it out and get it repaired so I can keep an eye on things. If they are that finicky about radiators I may get that re-cored as a matter of course, just so I know it's all tickety boo (I know it's a bit gunky, so the water system is at least due for a good flush).