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Post by ozoztin on Jan 24, 2013 9:42:44 GMT
Still not sure about photos.
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Post by dave1800 on Jan 24, 2013 11:07:21 GMT
Looks good, but I'm not sure from the photo whether the coil is bolted to the block. If so I would advise moving it so it does not overheat and fail prematurely. You need to sign up to a photo sharing site and post a link if you want people to see your photos without signing in. I use Flickr (free) but there are several around. Regards David Still not sure about photos. |
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Post by Keef on Jan 24, 2013 15:01:16 GMT
Still not sure about photos. Your pic is fine, but you may want to use a photo-host such as Photobucket as this allows you simpler posting. |
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Post by dave1800 on Jan 25, 2013 0:16:45 GMT
Should have also said that there is a debate as to which way up to mount the coil. The argument for not mounting the coil with all the terminals uppermost as it is filled with oil for insulation and transfer of heat from the windings. If mounted this way then the inside of the terminals do not benefit from the oil insulation and could lead to electrical breakdown.
The most popular, I seem to recall, was either with the terminals facing down in which case the insulation of the terminals would be optimised as the oil is better than air, or the coil horizontal with, I assume, one terminal out of the oil. But it could have been as much about finding a suitable mounting close to the distributor as any other reason. Who knows?
Anyone have a definitive answer?
Regards
David
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Post by kelsham on Jan 25, 2013 8:42:34 GMT
I don't think the standard coil is oil cooled. Runbaken used to supply an oil coil years ago in a glass case. It was mounted upright on all the cars I had. Namely Flying Standards.
Regards Kels.
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Post by dave1800 on Jan 25, 2013 11:33:08 GMT
Perhaps the Runbaken was mounted upright to avoid the oil from leaking? I dismantled a Hitachi coil a few months ago it was exactly the same size and spec as the HA12. It was full of a very light oil which impregnated what looked like greaseproof paper separating the layers - all very crude. I think the earliest Lucas coils used a form of bitumen to provide the insulation and heat absorbtion. I don't think I've ever opened a HA12 coil but always assumed it was full of oil but who knows! Regards David I don't think the standard coil is oil cooled. Runbaken used to supply an oil coil years ago in a glass case. It was mounted upright on all the cars I had. Namely Flying Standards. Regards Kels. |
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Post by cptkennykidna on Jan 25, 2013 12:40:13 GMT
the coil looks fine to me ozoztin, thats where they go on aussie mk11s and utes, the bracket has been modified as per crossover from generator to alternator,the compliance date of this ute is january 1968 but the engine block was cast on 1-6-70 and i do not think that is a genuine gold seal engine. a princess gearbox a jaeger clock out of a renault 12 station wagon a distributor from an o series engine, get your act together mate, and i do not like sump gaurds!!!
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Post by dave1800 on Jan 26, 2013 1:37:33 GMT
I wonder why they located the coil in a different place in Australia? A cool coil delivers a more powerful spark than a hot one because the primary coil resistance rises with temperature so the current falls off. Regards David the coil looks fine to me ozoztin, thats where they go on aussie mk11s and utes, |
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Post by aussietony on Jan 26, 2013 4:19:03 GMT
Hi Guy's,
Ken what is wrong with sump guards? they were put there for a reason.
Tony
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Post by indianajones on Jan 27, 2013 6:02:02 GMT
I have no issues with sump guards, I have one on my Bonneville and wouldn't say no to one on the Wolseley.
You must remember here in New Zealand and Australia we still have a lot of unsealed and dirt roads.
If I recall correctly one of the Aussie test crabs ripped it's engine off the mount when going up a driveway or something like that.
-Andrew
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