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Mike B · 07-18-2015, 05:17 PM

Wondering what is the best way?

Coil is dead, so I used the bottom section for a coil adapter, now I'd like to cover it up with the top...but remove the coil.

Thanks

Lawson Cox · 07-18-2015, 05:26 PM

????????

Mike B · 07-18-2015, 05:43 PM

I separated the bottom of the coil, and am using the bottom piece to run a remote coil.

So now I'd like to use the top of it that houses the actual coil, just to cover up the exposed area.

Lawrie · 07-18-2015, 05:45 PM

Just drill the top off the three rivets that hold it together, then prize it apart,you have to clean out the old coil and insulation ,
Lawrie

JM 35 Sedan · 07-18-2015, 05:46 PM

Maybe call Skip Haney in Punta Gorda, Fl and ask him how he does it.

Mike B · 07-18-2015, 05:54 PM

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Mike B · 07-18-2015, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lawrie

Just drill the top off the three rivets that hold it together, then prize it apart,you have to clean out the old coil and insulation ,
Lawrie

This is what I need to know, best way to get the coil out

Brian · 07-18-2015, 06:32 PM

Use a heat gun to soften the tarry substance and 'dig it out'.

4dFord/SC · 07-18-2015, 06:48 PM

Maybe low heat in an oven to soften it up (when the wife's not home).

Mike B · 07-18-2015, 06:55 PM

Wife was fired long time ago

Thanks Brian for the heat gun idea, will report back in a few!

Mike B · 07-18-2015, 07:39 PM

Success, but heat gun was going slow, so wheeled out the torch

Thanks again!

Brian · 07-18-2015, 08:09 PM

Me, tending to be the impatient type, also use faster heat, but did not want to suggest that in case....

Mike B · 07-18-2015, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian

Me, tending to be the impatient type, also use faster heat, but did not want to suggest that in case....

We think alike

BUBBAS IGNITION · 07-18-2015, 10:49 PM

Boiling water.........

ford38v8 · 07-19-2015, 02:37 AM

I'd be very careful how you dispose of the innards of old coils, as PCBs were widely used back in the day as dialectric insulators and coolants. Polychlorinated Biphenyl is a known carcinogen and Persistent Organic Pollutant.

flatheadmurre · 07-19-2015, 04:15 AM

PCB was widely used in cooling oils for transformers/coils/caps.
The tar/asphalt has a chance of being reinforced by asbestos fibres.

Terry,OH · 07-19-2015, 06:02 AM

Bingo with the PCB, make sure to clean the mess up completely and wear gloves.

wspiker · 08-18-2015, 04:23 PM

If you don't swallow it, I think you will be OK?

ford38v8 · 08-18-2015, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wspiker

If you don't swallow it, I think you will be OK?

Yeah, we'll send you some in an unmarked envelope.

Mike B · 08-18-2015, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wspiker

If you don't swallow it, I think you will be OK?

No, actually it can be absorbed through your skin.

I recall a reader Digest condensed story years ago as a kid, when an electrician cleaned up a downed transformer.

He began having outbursts, burning sensation, etc, that would come and go.

It was traced back to getting the substance on his skin (don't recall how much though).

No worries, all's gone, tossed it over in the neighbors pool

Heck, truck is gone too, on it's way to Sweden...never did get a chance to fit the cap.

07-18-2015, 05:17 PM	#1
Mike B Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oakdale,Ca Posts: 1,323	Want to take the coil out of Helmet Coil Cover Wondering what is the best way? Coil is dead, so I used the bottom section for a coil adapter, now I'd like to cover it up with the top...but remove the coil. Thanks Last edited by Mike B; 07-18-2015 at 05:44 PM.

07-18-2015, 05:26 PM	#2
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: Want to take the coil out of Helmet Coil Cover ???????? __________________ 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".

07-18-2015, 05:43 PM	#3
Mike B Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oakdale,Ca Posts: 1,323	Re: Want to take the coil out of Helmet Coil Cover I separated the bottom of the coil, and am using the bottom piece to run a remote coil. So now I'd like to use the top of it that houses the actual coil, just to cover up the exposed area.

07-18-2015, 05:45 PM	#4
Lawrie Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Qld, Australia Posts: 4,215	Re: Want to take the coil out of Helmet Coil Cover Just drill the top off the three rivets that hold it together, then prize it apart,you have to clean out the old coil and insulation , Lawrie

07-18-2015, 05:46 PM	#5
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,858	Re: Want to take the coil out of Helmet Coil Cover Maybe call Skip Haney in Punta Gorda, Fl and ask him how he does it. __________________ *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*

07-18-2015, 06:32 PM	#8
Brian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Masterton, New Zealand Posts: 3,834	Re: Want to take the coil out of Helmet Coil Cover Use a heat gun to soften the tarry substance and 'dig it out'. __________________ Unfortunately, two half wits don't make a whole wit!

07-18-2015, 06:48 PM	#9
4dFord/SC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 1,579	Re: Want to take the coil out of Helmet Coil Cover Maybe low heat in an oven to soften it up (when the wife's not home).

07-18-2015, 06:55 PM	#10
Mike B Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oakdale,Ca Posts: 1,323	Re: Want to take the coil out of Helmet Coil Cover Wife was fired long time ago Thanks Brian for the heat gun idea, will report back in a few!

07-18-2015, 08:09 PM	#12
Brian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Masterton, New Zealand Posts: 3,834	Re: Want to take the coil out of Helmet Coil Cover Me, tending to be the impatient type, also use faster heat, but did not want to suggest that in case.... __________________ Unfortunately, two half wits don't make a whole wit!

07-18-2015, 10:49 PM	#14
BUBBAS IGNITION Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SPEEDWAY INDIANA Posts: 4,148	Re: Want to take the coil out of Helmet Coil Cover Boiling water......... __________________ If it Makes Spark, we do it !!!! www.bubbasignition.com [email protected]

07-19-2015, 02:37 AM	#15
ford38v8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 6,645	Re: Want to take the coil out of Helmet Coil Cover I'd be very careful how you dispose of the innards of old coils, as PCBs were widely used back in the day as dialectric insulators and coolants. Polychlorinated Biphenyl is a known carcinogen and Persistent Organic Pollutant. __________________ Alan

07-19-2015, 04:15 AM	#16
flatheadmurre Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sweden Posts: 3,045	Re: Want to take the coil out of Helmet Coil Cover PCB was widely used in cooling oils for transformers/coils/caps. The tar/asphalt has a chance of being reinforced by asbestos fibres.

07-19-2015, 06:02 AM	#17
Terry,OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,751	Re: Want to take the coil out of Helmet Coil Cover Bingo with the PCB, make sure to clean the mess up completely and wear gloves.

08-18-2015, 04:23 PM	#18
wspiker Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 190	Re: Want to take the coil out of Helmet Coil Cover If you don't swallow it, I think you will be OK?