Coil location MKII

[Mark H.]

Looking for any info on: exact location of coil bracket on firewall, clamps used, etc... Thanks in advance

 

[David mono]

Looking for any info on: exact location of coil bracket on firewall, clamps used, etc... Thanks in advance

Coil bracket.

 

[David mono]

From what I can see 1046 used two hose clamps. I made a coil bracket in my build log.

 

[David mono]

Another from 1047 Mk2B.

 

[JP Verweij]

Be aware, oil filled coils don't like to be sit horizontal. They need to sit vertical.

 

[Randy V]

Be aware, oil filled coils don't like to be sit horizontal. They need to sit vertical.

Quite true, the coils will overheat and burn up windings when on their side.
I thought that the GT‘s used epoxy filled coils that can be in any orientation..

 

[Mark H.]

I did notice different slot counts on the mount pictured. Dave, the mount you built has four, pictures posted in color have two. Four presents a more robust solution.
Anyway, oil filled coils placed horizontial was standard, coil bolted to the intake manifold on early 221, 260 and 289 Ford engines. Ford then changed to vertical, bolted to the right head. Maybe Ford was warranting alot of coils until a failure issue manifested itself. An epoxy filled coil is the way to go.

 

[David mono]

This is the coil on Mk1 1040 , looks like they have same location for the ones mounted on bulkhead. Looks like coil bracket is riveted to bulkhead.

 

[Randy V]

This is the coil on Mk1 1040 , looks like they have same location for the ones mounted on bulkhead. Looks like coil bracket is riveted to bulkhead.

That second picture shows an epoxy filled coil. Mountable in any position.

 

[JimmyMac]

Looking for any info on: exact location of coil bracket on firewall, clamps used, etc... Thanks in advance

Two variations on MkII's here.

Red Label Transistor Coil in situe.

 

[Mark H.]

Is that last picture 1046?

 

[David mono]

Is that last picture 1046?

Yes it is 1046, what is the other one?

 

[Ryan L]

Did all the MK IIs have the “XE” tachometer drive distributor as well? That might explain some of the other cables you see running across the front of the engine bay.

Note P1040 is a MK I small block car.

 

[David mono]

Yes 1040 is a mk1 small block but that does not mean the coil is in a different place. In the photos I posted they are clearly in the same spot and that was my point in posting the mk1 photo.

 

[David mono]

Mark also asked about the clamps, I say they are Jubilee clamps.

Looking for any info on: exact location of coil bracket on firewall, clamps used, etc... Thanks in advance

 

[Ryan L]

Agree David.
I suspect I have overlooked that part a number of times. It looks like it is constructed the same way that the mounts for the Girling brake/clutch fluid reservoirs are. I’m guessing I have overlooked the title of the drawing.

 

[David mono]

Yes it is constructed the same way as the reservoirs ( made both in my build log ). I posted three mk2 photos, one mk1 and gave the car numbers.

 

[Ryan L]

David's Monocoque Build

I'll be building a monocoque using as many FAV drawings as possible and when not available I will make parts of my own design. So as long as this build log stays friendly I will continue to update it.

www.gt40s.com

Posts #18 and #20 for anyone else that is curious to see Davids handy work.

Ryan

 

[David mono]

Closeup of clamps. I don't know the history of these clamps but they are from the restoration of 1028 Mk1, used on the fuel pumps, coil and brake-clutch reservoirs. I doubt the Mk2 used something else, looks like the same clamps to me.

 

[Brian Kissel]

Dave, I believe those to be Oetiker
clamps as shown here.

Oetiker Clamps for Rubber Hose - Pegasus Auto Racing Supplies

Oetiker clamps for rubber hoses maintain clamping force due to their ability to expand as a hose assembly is subjected to temperature cycling.

www.pegasusautoracing.com

Regards Brian