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Offline Motang

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Coil Bracket Strap
« on: June 09, 2023, 12:29:59 PM »


What hardware and orientation is correct for the coil strap.




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Pat
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Re: Coil Bracket Strap
« Reply #1 on: June 09, 2023, 12:33:08 PM »
Sorry for the large pictures!????

Offline RoyceP

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Re: Coil Bracket Strap
« Reply #2 on: June 09, 2023, 12:41:50 PM »
Here's a resized picture. I think the bracket should be phosphate & oil finish. The screw should be bare metal. Nut is zinc plated.
1968 W code 427 Cougar XR-7 GTE Feb 23 Dearborn C6 / 3.50 open
1968 R code 428CJ Cougar XR-7 May 13 Dearborn C6 / 3.91 T - Lock

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Re: Coil Bracket Strap
« Reply #3 on: June 09, 2023, 04:27:58 PM »
Thanks RoyceP. Is the orientation of screw and nut correct in the picture you resized?
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Re: Coil Bracket Strap
« Reply #4 on: June 09, 2023, 10:54:28 PM »
Yes
1968 W code 427 Cougar XR-7 GTE Feb 23 Dearborn C6 / 3.50 open
1968 R code 428CJ Cougar XR-7 May 13 Dearborn C6 / 3.91 T - Lock

Offline J_Speegle

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Re: Coil Bracket Strap
« Reply #5 on: June 10, 2023, 10:59:43 PM »

What hardware and orientation is correct for the coil strap.

Often you can find the "screw" and nut reversed on 70's. Allot of the unrrestored pictures I have have them that way. Also the hex headed "screw" head were also used that year. Might be the first year for those but have not done a full look at all 70's since they would all used similar hardware since they shared the supplier most likely. Sorry I didn't find any more examples in my quick search. Too many PS equipped cars  :(


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Re: Coil Bracket Strap
« Reply #6 on: June 12, 2023, 10:44:44 AM »
Jeff,
Thanks for jumping in. I love this data. I find these details such an interesting element of the hobby.
Pat

Now on the hunt for that hex headed screw.