Post Model A script coil

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Drive Shaft Dave

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I have this Ford script in an oval. It has no other marking on it other than Ford. It appears to be oil filled. Could this coil be used in the normal Model A position? Also the tower terminal is held in place with a phillips head screw, 37 or later?
 
Model A coils did not have Ford in an Oval. Ford Script coils for the Model A was introduced in July of '31 and not inside an oval. Near the bottom of the coil the manufacturers identification was located. I've used later coils with no problems. I question the Phillips head screws and doubt they are original to the coil.

Barb Birt
 
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Thanks for the reply, I knew this coil was not A. It also doesn't have the built on mounting bracket. The screw I was refering to was for the high tension terminal.
 
I think it is a "Ricks" showcar coil from the 80s ---I have one on my car--put it on when I had weak spark problems, it has a strong spark, no problems for at least 20 years, it even drained the battery once and still works ---mine looks to be a script cover on a modern coil
 
Yep, doesn't sound like original. However original coils with script in an oval were produced by Essex Co. Essex was the ONLY company that produced coils with Ford in an oval regardless whether Model A or "B" four cylinder.
 
On that Phillips head screw...is it really? I have seen period electrical bits (both home and auto) with a screw or rivet that has a cross head...but it is actually two shallow flat groove like those for flat head screwdrivers. I only see them on things not meant to be removed, permanent connections within switches and plugs.
 
Yes Bruce thank you for replying, this is an actual Phillip's head screw, I just wanted to know if this coil , being oil filled could be used with the high tension terminal pointing down. This coil is not new by any means it is just some thing i have had in my stash for many years and it work's. By the way Kevin mentioned that it could be a coil from Ricks back in the seventie.s.
 
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On that Phillips head screw...is it really? I have seen period electrical bits (both home and auto) with a screw or rivet that has a cross head...but it is actually two shallow flat groove like those for flat head screwdrivers. I only see them on things not meant to be removed, permanent connections within switches and plugs.
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I think those are rivets and the "X" pattern is the method of upsetting the end. I think, that is.
 
I use a modern coil mounted upside down, my tudor is neg ground 12V, and no leaks from the coil so far. Run the coil upside down, and keep an eye on it for leaks. If you see the start of a leak, start looking for a new coil.
 
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