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Offline vtstang

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Correct mounting for '65 A-code coil
« on: March 07, 2014, 02:40:46 PM »
In an earlier post, it was pointed out that the coil on my '65 GT was not in the correct position (nor was it a yellow top) and should be in front of the right cylinder head. Can anyone offer a picture showing this and how it mounts? Thanks.


Offline carlite65

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Re: Correct mounting for '65 A-code coil
« Reply #1 on: March 07, 2014, 03:49:02 PM »
here you go.
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Offline rocket289k

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Re: Correct mounting for '65 A-code coil
« Reply #2 on: March 07, 2014, 05:08:44 PM »
here you go.

+1 (PS - nicely detailed engine compartment)
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Re: Correct mounting for '65 A-code coil
« Reply #3 on: March 07, 2014, 05:40:11 PM »
thanks you. sadly the owner passed away before i could deliver the car. it is now in good hands though.
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Re: Correct mounting for '65 A-code coil
« Reply #4 on: March 07, 2014, 10:39:53 PM »
Thanks also for the photo. Will be very helpful.

Offline Brian Conway

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Re: Correct mounting for '65 A-code coil
« Reply #5 on: March 07, 2014, 11:03:44 PM »
     My coil is mounted in the same location I think and as I remember a pain to mount the bracket and coil to the head.  Am I doing something wrong ?  Yes, I know, not quite MCA correct.  Brian
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Re: Correct mounting for '65 A-code coil
« Reply #6 on: March 08, 2014, 12:48:20 AM »
Mounting the coil in that location is usually a little tough with the heater hose being so close.  I use a 1/4" ratchet with a short 9/16" socket on a swivel head.  Usually able to get it going, but can get aggravating.
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Offline Brian Conway

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Re: Correct mounting for '65 A-code coil
« Reply #7 on: March 08, 2014, 07:29:39 AM »
     Thanks for the reply.  I thought it was a bit more difficult than it needed to be.  Brian
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Re: Correct mounting for '65 A-code coil
« Reply #8 on: March 08, 2014, 06:36:12 PM »
+1 (PS - nicely detailed engine compartment)

Yes, very nice.  Sad that the owner passed away before enjoying it.  :'(
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