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pauly45
United Kingdom
435 Posts |
 Posted - 01/01/2016 : 17:09:17
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Hello,
What are my options for a suitable supplier of an Ignition Coil and Clamp?
Are all available modern ignition coils from the various suppliers of the right size and terminal types?
Thanks
Paul.
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Cymber
United Kingdom
966 Posts |
Posted - 01/01/2016 : 20:51:21
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Paul, I think I have an original brown coil. I will look it out tomorrow and test it.
Maurice. |
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Simon Johnston
United Kingdom
6149 Posts |
Posted - 01/01/2016 : 20:59:47
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I'd have to say from bitter experience that the coils sold as classic items suitable for our cars are often far from reliable. In the end I went to my local motor factor and bought a modern Bosch coil with screw terminals (for a VW Beetle, needless to say!) and simply peeled off the Bosch label to reveal a basic aluminium casing.
Simon J
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pauly45
United Kingdom
435 Posts |
Posted - 02/01/2016 : 08:25:01
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Maurice - thanks. Let me know what you find.
Did you get my email about the jig from a couple of weeks back?
Simon - I see the coils listed for the beetle have a lucar type connector screwed to a post, but did yours cater for a screw fitment for the HT lead? (I am assuming it should be screw rather than push in with a rubber boot)
Thanks
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Simon Johnston
United Kingdom
6149 Posts |
Posted - 02/01/2016 : 10:21:31
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Paul,
Hoping the OP wouldn't notice I simply used a push in connector with a rubber boot for the HT lead rather than a screw in one as per the original Lucas. Frankly, I got fed up with having problems the poor quality 'classic' coils and since I have a Bosch 009 distributor with push in connectors anyway everything now matches!
Simon J
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Peter Scott
United Kingdom
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Simon Johnston
United Kingdom
6149 Posts |
Posted - 02/01/2016 : 12:15:58
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That looks about right although my recollection is I paid rather less than that at GSF Autoparts.
Simon J
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Oz34
United Kingdom
2556 Posts |
Posted - 02/01/2016 : 16:45:36
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Peter, I see the pic says "Made in Brazil" and seem to remember reading somewhere that they are nowhere near as good as the genuine German made ones were. Not that I have any personal experience!
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Peter Scott
United Kingdom
1240 Posts |
Posted - 02/01/2016 : 17:04:42
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Dave
I'm not an expert on sourcing but I do know that VW have had a production plant in Brazil for 62 years. The automotive industry is a global business and has been for some time. So following what is made where is very difficult. If the coil has a genuine Bosch label on it, it should be OK?
The Green Spark Plug man has a very good reputation and I would personally be happy to buy an ignition coil from him.
Peter
PS Simon I checked the GSF price which was £3 more. |
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Malcolm Eades
United Kingdom
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Posted - 02/01/2016 : 19:06:14
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Equally I don't think any of the main vintage/classic electrical suppliers like Holden, Vintage Car Parts or SVC would risk their reputation by selling rubbish.
Malcolm
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Cymber
United Kingdom
966 Posts |
Posted - 02/01/2016 : 20:57:01
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Paul,
I didn't get your Email because I have changed my address to-blakey1936@outlook.com- I thought I had changed it on the forum but obviously not. Please contact me direct and I will send you the info and a photograph.
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pauly45
United Kingdom
435 Posts |
Posted - 03/01/2016 : 18:01:01
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So with the Bosch Coil and 009 distributor, it would be modern push on type leads throughout?
Could someone tell me the lengths of the five HT leads needed if using the Bosch options throughout? I'm afraid my engine is still away, so have no way to make a measurement.
I have also searched on here, and it appears that for spark plugs I should get: B5HS.........standard for JPL etc with lowish compression.
Is that right before I go get 8?
Thanks
Paul.
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pauly45
United Kingdom
435 Posts |
Posted - 03/01/2016 : 19:43:56
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| Although I have just seen on the Vintage MG site that B6HS is for std MMM cars. |
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