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sportin-wood
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 Posted: Sat Dec 21, 2024 2:00 pm Post subject: Thing Coil Bracket Size? |
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So my newly acquired '73 Thing coil bracket was made from some kind of water heater straps...and I although I realize people make make parts out of things they have lying around their shop, I'm not a fan.
So I purchased a used coil bracket from one of the Classifieds on here, thinking all coils have the same diameter....WRONG! The one I got is too small. Did I get a 6V coil bracket? The newly acquired bracket has a ID of just over 2", and the coil I have requires just over 2 1/4". I looked into removing the tension screw to open up the bracket, but then I couldn't get the holes in the fan shroud to line up. What kind of specific bracket should I be looking for?
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sportin-wood
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| Posted: Sat Dec 21, 2024 2:16 pm Post subject: Re: Thing Coil Bracket Size? |
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Excellent - Thanks Glenn!
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Semper_Dad
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consvws
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| Posted: Sun Dec 22, 2024 1:41 pm Post subject: Re: Thing Coil Bracket Size? |
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he needs the larger sized bracket for the larger diameter coil. Those aftermarket ones wont work. The larger diameter coils came in 6v & 12v, so its not a matter of being early or late really.
I have a couple of the larger type, but they seem alot less common than the other smaller size clamps. |
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sportin-wood
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| Posted: Sun Dec 22, 2024 4:33 pm Post subject: Re: Thing Coil Bracket Size? |
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Thanks Semper_Dad. I just purchased the bracket Glenn referred me to. If that one doesn't work/fit, I'll hit you up. I may have just started a coil bracket collection!
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Semper_Dad
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| Posted: Mon Dec 23, 2024 8:09 am Post subject: Re: Thing Coil Bracket Size? |
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FTR, the coil bracket was the original one that came with my car (AM Engine). My replacement Bosch Blue Coil came with its own bracket.
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sportin-wood
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| Posted: Mon Dec 23, 2024 6:02 pm Post subject: Re: Thing Coil Bracket Size? |
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And speaking of......The Bosch Blue Coils seem to be very expensive, but I saw this online. Seems a lot cheaper than most I've seen over $100. Your thoughts?
https://www.jittruckparts.com/Bosch-Ignition-Coil-...O-EALw_wcB
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