Yes, it makes it a bit easier to get the leads all the way into the coil .
Also, when you put the wires on, make sure the electrical hardware doesn't touch the steel laminate mounting, one of them is quite close .
I've put insulating tape on that connection .
The outboard most wire, needs to be pointing up, if you put it on with the wire coming out at a 90 degree angle from the coil, it will contact the fuel tank .