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Karl · 10-21-2015, 02:12 AM

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

Phil Gillespie · 10-21-2015, 02:56 AM

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

Terry,OH · 10-21-2015, 04:48 AM

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

BUBBAS IGNITION · 10-21-2015, 08:58 AM

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

G.M. · 10-21-2015, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Karl

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

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.

FlatheadTed · 10-21-2015, 02:43 PM

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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

10-21-2015, 02:12 AM	#1
Karl Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manawatu, New Zealand Posts: 1,416	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

10-21-2015, 02:56 AM	#2
Phil Gillespie Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Christchurch New Zealand Posts: 1,611	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

10-21-2015, 04:48 AM	#3
Terry,OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,751	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!!

10-21-2015, 08:58 AM	#4
BUBBAS IGNITION Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SPEEDWAY INDIANA Posts: 4,148	Re: Unusual Helmet Coil They used two different brush and spring setups .. Both are available thru Macs.....one large and one small __________________ If it Makes Spark, we do it !!!! www.bubbasignition.com [email protected]

10-21-2015, 02:43 PM	#6
FlatheadTed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auckland Posts: 4,705	Re: Unusual Helmet Coil Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) 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 __________________ http://www.flatheadted.com Flathead Ted brake Floaters ,