Re: Coil connections

Posted by HH56 On 2022/8/14 10:07:06
Other cars also used the old thru firewall coil and replacing with the two terminal more modern type was common in the 50s. There were even brackets made for the purpose. You can still occasionally find them on ebay although I would not use them the way several have done by running the hot wire thru a slot in the bracket. IMO, another hole in the firewall should be made close by the coil so the original wire could be extended and brought out but protected by a grommet. Hookup is the same as any coil and in the case of a positive ground car, the positive coil terminal will be going to the distributor and the negative terminal to the extended armored cable wire.

Here is a photo of the 50s bracket. I wanted a modern coil but with a more stock look so built a custom bracket and adapter for my 47.

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