Unusual Helmet Coil
 

Recently I obtained a NORS helmet coil for my 1934. It fits perfectly on my 3 hole distributor but it arrived minus a coil brush and spring. When I go to install the correct brush and spring I find that the hole for thisin the coil is way to small -Not only will the spring not fit in there but even the brush is to fat . Not sure what is going on I suspect I will need to drill out the hole so I can install the brush - Any ideas what I have -Karl

Re: Unusual Helmet Coil
 

I just recently got a rebuilt coil for my 39 Coupe from Skip Haney. All there well packaged and works as new. Did yours come from a rebuilder or just a parts supplier?
To deal with a reputable guy like Skip means top of the line unit and of course backed by his excellent reputation. The old saying you get what you pay for.
I went this direction ex USA knowing the freight is high but confident that the product received was top rate. i was not disappointed.
Phil
NZ

Re: Unusual Helmet Coil
 

I believe the later 37-41 coils use a smaller brush and spring. I would not drill the hole to make it larger!!

Re: Unusual Helmet Coil
 

They used two different brush and spring setups .. Both are available thru Macs.....one large and one small

Re: Unusual Helmet Coil
 

The brass tube the brush rides in is thin and also has a coil wire
soldered to it. Drilling runs the risk of going through the side walls
and disconnecting the coil wire. G.M.

Re: Unusual Helmet Coil
 

You should get the later brush set that L fit ,Or put the coil on the shelf as a display as it sound like a cross over model .NOS coils are never any good ,Ted