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Tim Ayers · 01-08-2018, 12:11 PM

I like the way a stock-style coil looks and I appreciate the ease of mounting it with a stock bracket. I'm running 12V and I noticed Skip Haney can rebuild stock units to 12V. I know a lot of guys run the Bosch blue coil.

Any reason to not run a rebuilt stock-type of coil?

Thanks,

Tim

Seth Swoboda · 01-08-2018, 12:20 PM

From my experience so far, if you want to keep that stock look, then no there is no reason you can't use a Skip rebuilt coil.

Tim Ayers · 01-08-2018, 12:22 PM

I guess what I'm asking is the practical reason to not use a rebuilt one from him. Does the Bosch Blue type give better performance or another reason why folks use these instead of rebuilt stock one?

Old Redneck · 01-08-2018, 01:07 PM

Skip rebuilt coils are the best. I see no reason to go elsewhere. His rebuilt water pumps are the best also. ????????????

JM 35 Sedan · 01-08-2018, 01:15 PM

Which distributor are you planning to use?

Tim Ayers · 01-08-2018, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JM 35 Sedan

Which distributor are you planning to use?

Crab

Seth Swoboda · 01-08-2018, 01:49 PM

If your not concerned with originality then go ahead and use the the Bosch coil if you like. I don't know that there is one better than the other, I've never used the Bosch coil. I assume they would both work the same. I've only used Skips rebuilt coil with the exception of running the tube type coil as a back up.

JM 35 Sedan · 01-08-2018, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim Ayers

Crab

Okay, here's my opinion. If I'm using an early helmet style Ford distributor, I definitely prefer to use a stock looking type coil that attaches to the top of the distributor. These original coils are all suspect now for likely shorted windings, especially under heated conditions. Therefore, personally, I would not leave my driveway without having an original type coil that's been rewound by Skip Haney.
Now if I'm running a crab style distributor, with coil mounted on top of engine, it wouldn't make that much difference to me if I had a more modern round/can style coil, or the original Ford type squarish looking coil used from 42 to 48. But.... if I did use the original Ford coil, I would have it rewound by Skip for the voltage I plan to use.
I am planning to run a Harmon Collins, dual point, dual coil on one of my 35's, and in that case I will be using two stock looking 42-48 coils, both rewound by Skip for 6 volts.

35fordtn · 01-08-2018, 03:10 PM

There is no reason not to use a 12V skip coil. The only thing I will mention is they are .8-.9 ohms. You will need to use a different resister under your dash. Preferably a 2.2-2.4 ohm resistor. Your original is a .8 ohm

TomT/Williamsburg · 01-09-2018, 12:23 AM

Ditto to what JM 35 Sedan said ....

G.M. · 01-09-2018, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Ayers

I like the way a stock-style coil looks and I appreciate the ease of mounting it with a stock bracket. I'm running 12V and I noticed Skip Haney can rebuild stock units to 12V. I know a lot of guys run the Bosch blue coil.

Any reason to not run a rebuilt stock-type of coil?

Thanks,

Tim

No reason at all not to use one of Skips rebuilt coils. Skip has rebuilt over
18,000 1932 to 1948 coils for both 6 and 12 volts. In over 20 years NO
ONE has paid for a faulty coil, he checks and repairs them at no charge.
The few exceptions are ones that were left on by the ignition switch.
This causes the potting material to melt if the points were closed. He
uses modern high temperature wire and materials that were not
available in the 30's. G.M.

Tim Ayers · 01-09-2018, 02:10 PM

Thanks all. One is on the way to FLA!

31pickemup · 01-09-2018, 03:13 PM

Does Skip have a website?

ReggieK · 01-09-2018, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 31pickemup

Does Skip have a website?

www.fordcollector.com

Kurt in NJ · 01-10-2018, 10:34 AM

Some people have a need to work on their car, a reason to go to the parts store, a reason to not go on long tours, just around the corner for ice cream, and add to their collection of hard luck awards---- a weak coil can mimic many other problems--- can keep you occupied for days

BUBBAS IGNITION · 01-10-2018, 12:01 PM

Skip gets my vote!! Great product!!

Vintage Copper 47 · 01-10-2018, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BUBBAS IGNITION

Skip gets my vote!! Great product!!

This is good to hear! I have the 47 - "G" model, 226 - I-6.. C & G advertises a water pump rebuild for the same price as SKIP..

If Skip is given such high ratings, I will send him my business!..

Vic Piano · 01-10-2018, 02:22 PM

Skip is the go to guy for coil rebuilds, either stock 6 volt or modified 12 volts.

01-08-2018, 12:11 PM	#1
Tim Ayers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 6,177	Any reason to NOT use a rebuilt coil from Skip? I like the way a stock-style coil looks and I appreciate the ease of mounting it with a stock bracket. I'm running 12V and I noticed Skip Haney can rebuild stock units to 12V. I know a lot of guys run the Bosch blue coil. Any reason to not run a rebuilt stock-type of coil? Thanks, Tim

01-08-2018, 12:20 PM	#2
Seth Swoboda Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 3,788	Re: Any reason to NOT use a rebuilt coil from Skip? From my experience so far, if you want to keep that stock look, then no there is no reason you can't use a Skip rebuilt coil.

01-08-2018, 12:22 PM	#3
Tim Ayers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 6,177	Re: Any reason to NOT use a rebuilt coil from Skip? I guess what I'm asking is the practical reason to not use a rebuilt one from him. Does the Bosch Blue type give better performance or another reason why folks use these instead of rebuilt stock one?

01-08-2018, 01:07 PM	#4
Old Redneck Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waynesburg,Pa. Posts: 1,909	Re: Any reason to NOT use a rebuilt coil from Skip? Skip rebuilt coils are the best. I see no reason to go elsewhere. His rebuilt water pumps are the best also. ????????????

01-08-2018, 01:15 PM	#5
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,858	Re: Any reason to NOT use a rebuilt coil from Skip? Which distributor are you planning to use? __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*

01-08-2018, 01:49 PM	#7
Seth Swoboda Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 3,788	Re: Any reason to NOT use a rebuilt coil from Skip? If your not concerned with originality then go ahead and use the the Bosch coil if you like. I don't know that there is one better than the other, I've never used the Bosch coil. I assume they would both work the same. I've only used Skips rebuilt coil with the exception of running the tube type coil as a back up.

01-08-2018, 03:10 PM	#9
35fordtn Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: McMinnville, TN Posts: 2,327	Re: Any reason to NOT use a rebuilt coil from Skip? There is no reason not to use a 12V skip coil. The only thing I will mention is they are .8-.9 ohms. You will need to use a different resister under your dash. Preferably a 2.2-2.4 ohm resistor. Your original is a .8 ohm

01-09-2018, 12:23 AM	#10
TomT/Williamsburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 2,654	Re: Any reason to NOT use a rebuilt coil from Skip? Ditto to what JM 35 Sedan said .... __________________ Run to the LA Roadster Show - 2016 My Run to Bonneville - 2013 My 32 5-Window Build My Run to the LSRU

01-09-2018, 02:10 PM	#12
Tim Ayers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 6,177	Re: Any reason to NOT use a rebuilt coil from Skip? Thanks all. One is on the way to FLA!

01-09-2018, 03:13 PM	#13
31pickemup Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 417	Re: Any reason to NOT use a rebuilt coil from Skip? Does Skip have a website? __________________ Wanted: 1934 Ford original Grille assembly!

01-10-2018, 10:34 AM	#15
Kurt in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: on the Littlefield Posts: 6,157	Re: Any reason to NOT use a rebuilt coil from Skip? Some people have a need to work on their car, a reason to go to the parts store, a reason to not go on long tours, just around the corner for ice cream, and add to their collection of hard luck awards---- a weak coil can mimic many other problems--- can keep you occupied for days

01-10-2018, 12:01 PM	#16
BUBBAS IGNITION Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SPEEDWAY INDIANA Posts: 4,148	Re: Any reason to NOT use a rebuilt coil from Skip? Skip gets my vote!! Great product!! __________________ If it Makes Spark, we do it !!!! www.bubbasignition.com [email protected]

01-10-2018, 02:22 PM	#18
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: Any reason to NOT use a rebuilt coil from Skip? Skip is the go to guy for coil rebuilds, either stock 6 volt or modified 12 volts. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.