Coil box arc

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Model T Ford Forum: Forum 2012: Coil box arc
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By John Eaton on Tuesday, June 05, 2012 - 07:58 pm:

Is there any way to stop the number one high tension terminal on the coil box from leaking and arcing across to the fire wall?


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Garnet on Tuesday, June 05, 2012 - 08:14 pm:

The best way is to install a new plastic-wood kit in the box John and carefully clean the insulators too. Many of us have posted photos of our rebuilt boxes and they are very nice - and they stop the problem of high voltage snaking around where it's not supposed to be. If you're curious, run your T in the garage with the lights off and you should see where the arcing is occurring. Putting in a new wood kit is just delaying the inevitable switch over to the plastic kit. I did my racer's coilbox last summer and am very pleased with the outcome!

My best advice to go along with the new kit is to find a pop riveter with the longest handles you can find - a scrawny riveter isn't gonna do it !!

Regards,
Garnet


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By John Eaton on Tuesday, June 05, 2012 - 09:13 pm:

Thanks Garnet. Regards, John


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