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11-28-2018, 07:35 PM | #1 |
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'62 C10 w/ 235 - Coil Diameter
I try to not get aggravated with the little things but when I go to do something that should be a simple 10 minute job and can't get it done... well, I know we've all been there. Has anyone else had this problem with replacing the ignition coil?
The new coil has a larger diameter which prevents the bracket from closing enough for the mounting holes to line up with the engine. I'm sure I could get out the Dremel tool and grind out one of the holes enough to make it work but I'm hoping to figure out the better way... buying the correct coil. The old coil has a diameter of 2.11" The new coil has a diameter of 2.18" not much of a difference but still... enough to keep the bracket holes from lining up. In fact, I can't even get it closed enough to get the screw started on the new coil. 1962 C-10 Stepside with a 235 [IMG][/IMG] |
11-28-2018, 08:18 PM | #2 |
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Re: '62 C10 w/ 235 - Coil Diameter
I had that problem this summer with the coil for my 292, i couldn't even get the bolt to start in the clamp, i ended up buying a NOS coil that had the same diameter as my old one.
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11-28-2018, 08:53 PM | #3 | |
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Re: '62 C10 w/ 235 - Coil Diameter
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I'm sure I could use my hillbilly engineering to make this one work but I'm trying to not go that route. |
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11-28-2018, 09:04 PM | #4 |
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Re: '62 C10 w/ 235 - Coil Diameter
I found it on ebay.
i started to mickey mouse engineer the bracket to fit the new coil , then decided to put my old one back on, while i looked for a NOS.
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11-28-2018, 10:29 PM | #5 |
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Re: '62 C10 w/ 235 - Coil Diameter
You and I both!
I had this same problem, the new coils sure are bigger, what I did was got a pair of channel locks and squeezed the bracket as tight as I could while my girlfriend threaded the screw into the nut on the back side of the bracket to clamp down the coil. I sure did bent the clamp from its original shape a little, but you can barely tell. Maybe vise grips would work better and be easier on the hands, but try that what I did. After that, it mounted on to the motor no problem! |
11-29-2018, 12:49 AM | #6 | |
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lol... I had one of those moments. Isn't there oil inside these canister type coils? |
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11-29-2018, 09:18 AM | #7 | |
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Same thing with mine, I only got it screwed on just enough, I haven’t had an issue yet. Maybe go to a hardware store and get a longer screw? Home the mounting holes to line up? |
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11-29-2018, 11:45 PM | #8 | |
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I appreciate all the responses! Last edited by bloody hammer; 11-29-2018 at 11:50 PM. |
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