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42Flattman |
06-26-2020 @ 10:09 AM
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'42 Tudor Sedan - V8 - Thoughts / experience on replacing the coil......I find where I can get a rebuilt one online (core charge involved).......or MAC's (and others I'm sure) has new ones (same as original style).....which are almost 1/2 the cost of the rebuilt. (??) I'm sure someone has been down this road before.....and if you want to, you are welcome to put your 2 cents worth in about keeping the 6v system vs. changing to 12v. Thanks John
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Kens 36 |
06-26-2020 @ 11:59 AM
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John, I highly recommend you get your coil rebuilt by Skip Haney for $75 + $8 shipping. http://www.fordcollector.com/coils.htm Ken
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kubes40 |
06-26-2020 @ 1:30 PM
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Like Kens36 has advised... Do NOT waste your money on a reproduction. You will live to regret it.
Mike "Kube" Kubarth
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autoluke |
06-26-2020 @ 2:30 PM
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Curious to know what modifications Skip engineers to the coil.
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42guy |
06-26-2020 @ 3:41 PM
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I had Skip re do my coil and it has been going 10 yrs.
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kubes40 |
06-26-2020 @ 6:02 PM
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Autoluke, I can't tell you what George (aka Skip) does to the coils other than "magic". He's done a boat load of them for me - every one perfection. I won't install any other on my restorations.
Mike "Kube" Kubarth
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40 Coupe |
06-27-2020 @ 4:59 AM
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I was told, Skip takes the coil apart and replaces the internals, reassembles, test and cleans He also engraves a small mark on the bottom for identification.
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39 Ken |
06-27-2020 @ 5:10 AM
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Another vote for Skip Haney to rebuild your coil. http://www.fordcollector.com/coils.htm Skip did two for me. His rebuild replaces the old internals with new internals as mentioned and he stands behind his work 100%. Ken
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42Flattman |
06-29-2020 @ 5:22 AM
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Well that pretty well settles it....I am sending my coil to Skip......Thank you all again for the help ! John
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TomO |
06-29-2020 @ 7:31 AM
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John, Skip's rebuilt coils last much longer than any of the reproduction coils that i have seen. Changing your car to 12 volts is a waste of money unless you are installing AC. The engine will start and run fine on 6 volts, if all of your connections are clean, your lights will be bright enough to see at 40 mph. Your radio and heater will work correctly and when you need to troubleshoot an electrical problem, typical voltage readings are available on the Forums. Your starter will last longer running on its designed voltage. Your lights will not be as bright as your modern car, with either 6 volts or 12 volts. You will need to have all 6 volt wiring, battery cables and harness.
Tom
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