Ford V8 Ignition coil

Darren Abbott · #1 01-10-09, 15:19

Hi all,
Does anyone know of a supplier of new Ford ignition Coils to suit the early divers bell distributor?
Cheers
Darren

Mike Timoshyk · #2 01-10-09, 15:39

Try Chucks Trucks on the web or Macs Auto

cheers

Mike Timoshyk

Lynn Eades · #3 02-10-09, 08:04

Buy an adapter, and fit a standard coil. If I recall the ford type coils give trouble. (I read it recently on this forum)

Rob MacDonald · #4 04-10-09, 03:19

I think that Sacramento Vintage Ford has them...

Tony Smith · #5 04-10-09, 05:04

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Originally Posted by Darren Abbott

Hi all,
Does anyone know of a supplier of new Ford ignition Coils to suit the early divers bell distributor?
Cheers
Darren

The "Early Diver's Helmet" from '35 to '37 had 3 bolts mounting the coil to the top of the dizzy, while the "Late Diver's Helmet" ('37 to '42) coil used 2 bolt on top of the coil. Most Carriers, CMP and MCPs that had the "DH" Dizzy would have had the 2 bolt coil. Is that what you're after?

I have one new aftermarket 2 bolt coil for sale at AU$125. The coil is slightly different to the Genuine coil in appearance only. It does have a dummy condensor mounting blank so you can use either genuine style condensors, or more readily available "Normal" type condensors.

Tony Smith · #6 04-10-09, 05:07

I also have about a dozen Diver's Helmet contact point sets at $10 p/set, rotors at $25ea, and Condensors at $20ea. All Aftermarket brands, all plus post.

Tony Smith · #7 04-10-09, 05:15

That said, there is merit in the idea of replacing the Ford coil with a conventional coil, which then allows the option of running 6v or 12v.

This can be done using a commercially made adapter such as available from Patrick's or Mac's Auto (both in the US), or cannibalising your old (presumably dead!) ford coil. The upper and lower halves are held together with brass rivets. It is a matter ir cutting these rivets and using the lower plate. Feed a length of High Tension wire to the graphite contact (hold in place with RTV silicon or epoxy) and run this to the coil.

Darren Abbott · #8 06-10-09, 12:01

Thanks for your repsonses gents. I have contzcted the various US suppliers with resonable response. (although I have been waiting four days to hear if they have distributor caps in stock) Tony, I like your idea of adapting the lower plate to enable the use of a standard coil, however on the Dingo the coil is very visable when you open the bonnet. Spares are always handy to have.