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| | | | Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 467 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 467 | Just had an intersting long chat with Tom
Anyone running these?
Square or round coil? (he seems to be a a big fan of the square one monuted on the frame).
What plug wires did you use? I'll probably buy plugs from him.
any thoughts or pics of the install appreciated. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,458 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,458 | Running one on a '60 Apache 10 235 and love it. One of the best upgrades I've made. Running NAPA blue - max wires, application: late '70 up F--d 300ci 6cyl. Fits great! I.ve got the square coil mounted on a plate to the R.H side engine mount holes (my mount is on the front of the engine).
Edit: advise to run modern charging system, HEI modules don't like voltage spikes that mechanical voltage regulators produce.
BC
Last edited by BC59; 01/24/2012 9:57 PM.
BC
1960 Chevy C10 driver 261 T5 4.10 dana 44 power loc
1949 GMC 250 project in waiting
1960 C60 pasture art
Retired GM dealer tech. 1980 - 2022
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 467 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 467 | Hmm..I've still got a generator..I better check that out further...
Thanks for the heads up | | | | | Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 239 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 239 | I bought one and installed it on my 261 in my '55 1st series. I have the round coil mounted on the engine. Also bought the a pair Weber-Carter carburetors and I am running a 12 volt altenator. I am happy with Tom Langdon advise and products.
Larry | | | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,300 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,300 | I bought one from him and it sat in the box a year or two. I just recently installed it and the difference was amazing. Running the round coil. It took a slightly longer screw to make the coil bracket to hold it correctly, Running two Carter Weber carbs, 12V generator and the matching voltage regulator of 55-56 vintage. It starts better, idles tremendously better even with a lumpy cam. Go for it. You will wonder how you put up with the points as long as you did. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 467 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 467 | So you guys are happy with the round coil? | | | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,300 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,300 | | | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 34 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 34 | Absolutely the BEST thing I did to my 235!
I found a round coil (Ford part) and Ford 6 cylinder wires from NAPA. The Ford coil requires an odd connector plug over the top you might have to scrounge from a wrecking yard. My mechanic buddy happened to have one. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 310 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 310 | I've had one for several years now. Round coil. The thing is great, but I had problems with the ignition module and inductor (I think that's what its called) going bad. It left me sitting at a 4-way stop once. New parts fixed it right up. No regrets.
-Tim
'51 Chevy 3104 w/'56 235, 848 Head, HEI Dizzy, Corvette Cam, Split Manifold and Dual Carter YF's
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,458 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,458 | Hey FAB, what are you running for a charging system?
BC
1960 Chevy C10 driver 261 T5 4.10 dana 44 power loc
1949 GMC 250 project in waiting
1960 C60 pasture art
Retired GM dealer tech. 1980 - 2022
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