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mhsprecher · 10-31-2017, 06:50 PM

I was sending some water pumps off to Skip Haney and thought that I would look at my coil to see about sending it at the same time. I took it off and it had three 6s around the bracket bolt hole. I talked to Skip and they were not his markings and he had no idea. He didn't think it was a good idea to send that one as he was not inclined to work on something that had already been done.

It looked to me like the coil has a newish cork gasket and non-original rivets and wire connection posts. It also had a crack in the side. I sent Skip a spare coil that I had for rebuilding, but was curious as to who, if anyone, might have rebuilt the coil that was on the truck? It generally starts right up and runs great, but I figured a coil redone by Skip is always a good idea.

Do those markings look familiar to anyone?

Lawson Cox · 10-31-2017, 07:37 PM

I'd be a little leery of a rebuilt coil marked with 666. (The sign of The Beast)

Kube · 10-31-2017, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mhsprecher

I was sending some water pumps off to Skip Haney and thought that I would look at my coil to see about sending it at the same time. I took it off and it had three 6s around the bracket bolt hole. I talked to Skip and they were not his markings and he had no idea. He didn't think it was a good idea to send that one as he was not inclined to work on something that had already been done.

It looked to me like the coil has a newish cork gasket and non-original rivets and wire connection posts. It also had a crack in the side. I sent Skip a spare coil that I had for rebuilding, but was curious as to who, if anyone, might have rebuilt the coil that was on the truck? It generally starts right up and runs great, but I figured a coil redone by Skip is always a good idea.

Do those markings look familiar to anyone?

They don't appear to be remotely similar to Fleming nor that place that used to operate out of Michigan - M&S???

deuce_roadster · 10-31-2017, 08:16 PM

Since they are 6s it probably was Lucas.

alanwoodieman · 10-31-2017, 10:05 PM

LUCAS better known as the devils electrics--former owner of a TR 3

34fordy · 11-01-2017, 06:36 AM

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Old Triumph motorcyclists called Lucas the "PRINCE of DARKNESS"

tubman · 11-01-2017, 06:44 AM

They used to sell jars of "Genuine Lucas Electrical Smoke" on eBay. The problem was getting it back into the system.

Frank Miller · 11-01-2017, 07:51 AM

Try turning the coil over and you will see those are 9s.

mhsprecher · 11-01-2017, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Frank Miller

Try turning the coil over and you will see those are 9s.

True, Frank. I had to pick one, so I picked the way it looked when the coil is as mounted in the car. I guess it will continue to be a conversation piece. The coil does work, though.

51504bat · 11-01-2017, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by 34fordy

Old Triumph motorcyclists called Lucas the "PRINCE of DARKNESS"

The reason the English drink warm beer is they have Lucas refrigerators!

Former MG and Austin Healey owner

34fordy · 11-01-2017, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 51504bat

The reason the English drink warm beer is they have Lucas refrigerators!

Former MG and Austin Healey owner

My brother owned a 3000 MKII and a Jag XKE years ago and still drinks his
beer warm!

V8COOPMAN · 11-01-2017, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by tubman

They used to sell jars of "Genuine Lucas Electrical Smoke" on eBay. The problem was getting it back into the system.

This stuff.....it stinks to high heaven, too! DD

rotorwrench · 11-01-2017, 02:50 PM

Maybe the coil is just a cheap reproduction part.

FrankWest · 11-01-2017, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 34fordy

Old Triumph motorcyclists called Lucas the "PRINCE of DARKNESS"

I bought a brand new Triumph 750 cc Bonneville in 1978 and 6 months later the entire Lucas electrical system burned out, and needed to be replaced.

mhsprecher · 11-01-2017, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by rotorwrench

Maybe the coil is just a cheap reproduction part.

It has a Ford script, so I think it is original. I don't think it's a Lucas.

Jim in Wisconsin · 11-01-2017, 05:39 PM

There's the famous Lucas 3 position light switch, "Off - Dim - Flicker"

The Lucas company motto - "A hard day's work, and home before dark"

Bob NH · 11-01-2017, 07:04 PM

If it is 9-9-9 I wonder if it belonged to Herman Cain at one time ?

D. Jones · 11-02-2017, 01:36 PM

I've had three British motorcycles and I swear there were times when I was riding at night when I had to get off and strike a match to see if the headlight was on. Got tired of those and bought an American bike. I finally got smart and traded it, a "Hardly Ableson", in on a Honda never looked back.

VeryTangled · 11-02-2017, 11:21 PM

Hi Everyone. MS have you tried asking Skip Haney? Coils I've had done by him have engravings on them. skip at fordsrus.com Maybe shoot him a photo or two and see if he has any ideas.

cretin · 11-03-2017, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by VeryTangled

Hi Everyone. MS have you tried asking Skip Haney? Coils I've had done by him have engravings on them. skip at fordsrus.com Maybe shoot him a photo or two and see if he has any ideas.

Guess you didn't read the original post.

10-31-2017, 07:37 PM	#2
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,082	Re: Any ideas who might have rebuilt this coil? I'd be a little leery of a rebuilt coil marked with 666. (The sign of The Beast) __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

10-31-2017, 08:16 PM	#4
deuce_roadster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shelton, WA Posts: 3,971	Re: Any ideas who might have rebuilt this coil? Since they are 6s it probably was Lucas.

10-31-2017, 10:05 PM	#5
alanwoodieman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: upstate SC Posts: 3,000	Re: Any ideas who might have rebuilt this coil? LUCAS better known as the devils electrics--former owner of a TR 3

11-01-2017, 06:36 AM	#6
34fordy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Fort dodge, Iowa Posts: 1,228	Re: Any ideas who might have rebuilt this coil? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Old Triumph motorcyclists called Lucas the "PRINCE of DARKNESS"

11-01-2017, 06:44 AM	#7
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 11,633	Re: Any ideas who might have rebuilt this coil? They used to sell jars of "Genuine Lucas Electrical Smoke" on eBay. The problem was getting it back into the system.

11-01-2017, 07:51 AM	#8
Frank Miller Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auburn, MA Posts: 2,106	Re: Any ideas who might have rebuilt this coil? Try turning the coil over and you will see those are 9s. __________________ “The technique of infamy is to start two lies at once and get people arguing heatedly over which is true.” ~ Ezra Pound

11-01-2017, 02:50 PM	#13
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 17,410	Re: Any ideas who might have rebuilt this coil? Maybe the coil is just a cheap reproduction part.

11-01-2017, 05:39 PM	#16
Jim in Wisconsin Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 247	Re: Any ideas who might have rebuilt this coil? There's the famous Lucas 3 position light switch, "Off - Dim - Flicker" The Lucas company motto - "A hard day's work, and home before dark"

11-01-2017, 07:04 PM	#17
Bob NH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Meredith, N.H. Posts: 800	Re: Any ideas who might have rebuilt this coil? If it is 9-9-9 I wonder if it belonged to Herman Cain at one time ?

11-02-2017, 01:36 PM	#18
D. Jones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bend, Oregon Posts: 519	Re: Any ideas who might have rebuilt this coil? I've had three British motorcycles and I swear there were times when I was riding at night when I had to get off and strike a match to see if the headlight was on. Got tired of those and bought an American bike. I finally got smart and traded it, a "Hardly Ableson", in on a Honda never looked back.

11-02-2017, 11:21 PM	#19
VeryTangled Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: (Not far enough...) Outside of DC Posts: 3,395	Re: Any ideas who might have rebuilt this coil? Hi Everyone. MS have you tried asking Skip Haney? Coils I've had done by him have engravings on them. skip at fordsrus.com Maybe shoot him a photo or two and see if he has any ideas. __________________ -Jeff H Have you thought about supporting the Early Ford V-8 Foundation Museum?