Aussie T member request for assistance

[JohninKuranda]

Hi

After trying most of today to adjust the coil box and its setting I am convinced I need to use a coil box tester to check things out.

Would any Australian forum member have a T coil box tester that they would be prepared to lend for a week of so? I am more than happy with picking up all postage costs etc.

Cheers
John

 

[Willie in Houston]

Usually the coils need setting and inspection, not the coil box. Some time the coil box does short out, but I do not know of a tester for the actual box?????

 

[JohninKuranda]

Sorry I meant the actual coil (which is in a timber box).
I am looking for something along these lines http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1410

Cheers
John

 

[Royce P]

That is a "buzz box". It won't and cannot be used to properly adjust a Model T coil for proper operation. All it can do is make a coil buzz.

You need a hand cranked coil tester like this:

Sorry I meant the actual coil (which is in a timber box).
I am looking for something along these lines http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1410

Cheers
John

 

[Steve Jelf]

We electric dummies send our coils to experts who have the equipment and the experience to make them like new. I can think of three offhand. Is there somebody like that in Oz?