repairing coil points on a 27T

[muskox37]

I have just attempted to repair a set of coil points by drilling out the little rivet that holds the cushion spring to the bridge and replacing it with a self tapping screw and then soldering the screw to the bridge. When I tested the coil with our hand cranked tester it showed good amperage and was not double sparking anywhere around the ring.

My question is, has anyone else done this and did it hold up to the considerable vibration and 'action' that goes on with these coil points?

The original rivet came loose and arced and then I hamfistedly hammered it flat trying to get some tightness back. This ruined the points of course. I do have another set of points with the same problem and I expect others have inadvertently flattened the rivet to the point where the cushion spring is held too tightly to the bridge. I hope to repeat the process with my other set of points. At $8.50 a set Canadian to buy, it could be worth the effort if it saves the points for another season or two.

Bob

Not impressed with the manufacture of the point set I might add.

 

[Lar]

Admire your attempt to keep it going - if I have a bunch of good ones, I think I still do I let you know - cost ya postage for a set. Hate to see a T suffer the trembles.

 

[Doug Money]

Bob, there are some sets currently being sold that are defective and the manufacturer is aware and replacing the sets. You might want to check with your supplier and see if these are part of them.

 

[redmodelt]

Some set were made that way even in the day. They were held on by two screws. Every so often you will come across a set of the lower points that has the two holes for the screw. soldering them may be over kill, but what the heck it sure cant hurt, good work.
I went back a read your post, so let me update what I posted earlier:
Sorry I was thinking of something else when I posted. I see you mounted the cushion spring. As long as you have the proper play at the contact end you should be ok.