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40 Coupe

05-28-2025 @ 4:36 AM

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There are two very different original coils for the 36 Ford. Skip Heney in Fla does a fine job of rebuilding coils. If you want the original appearance Skip can most likely supply an original coil core coil and rebuild and time your distributor on a machine, with a good condenser.

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04-01-2025 @ 9:44 AM

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Good to know. If this E-fire cr*ps out I'll try to resurrect the helmet.

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04-01-2025 @ 9:43 AM

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I'd like to but can't make it this Saturday. If you ever take a cruise to the mountains feel free to come by. Hudson is on the way up Hwy 321.

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04-01-2025 @ 7:47 AM

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I live in a suburb of Charlotte and own a 35 Tudor. I have a similar problem, a Missouri title, but had to replace the frame during restoration, therefore vin # is different than the one on the title. I also belong to Hornets Nest Region of AACA and at one of our monthly meetings we had a speaker from the NC DMV who was familiar with the inspection process. I asked her if NC would accept the vin # from the transmission which matches the title vin # and she said NO, only the vin # from the frame was acceptable. My only recourse would be to have the state re-vin the car with a state assigned vin #. So, don't worry, the state inspector won't ask to see the transmission. If you want to meet up, I will be showing my 53 Ford Club Coupe this Saturday in the AACA Southeastern Spring Nationals at the Charlotte Auto Fair located at the Speedway.

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03-31-2025 @ 3:07 PM

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If you want to take long trips in your old Ford and want a reliable ignition system without the expense of having the original coil rebuilt, you can use a coil adapter. One source for these is C&G . This adapter will allow you to use a "bullet proof" modern tubular coil. If the modern coil should fail on a long trip, a suitable replacement will be available locally almost anywhere you happen to be.

https://cgfordparts.com/coil-adapter-37-41-v8-for-2-bolt-coil-78-12036-s.html#description

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03-31-2025 @ 2:52 PM

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Thanks I’ve got an 11th edition coming off eBay.

The coil with the stuck carbon has Malford on the top. The other coil is plane.

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03-31-2025 @ 4:38 AM

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The carbon brush on the coil should touch the rotor contact point. The brush is spring loaded so when pushed in should return out. Often grease or oil causes the brush to stick. Suggest using contact cleaner to free up the carbon. Then remove the brush and spring by pulling both out. clean the bore of the coil and reinsert the spring and brush. Both the spring and brush are offered from aftermarket sellers. The old original coils with Ford embossed on top can be rebuilt with new internals which make them much more reliable.

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03-31-2025 @ 4:03 AM

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The upper frame rail engine bay location is the only location to reference for your Ford. If your inspector says different, he's wrong.
The 11th edition of MoToRs Manuals was published in 1948, available on etsy, ebay, abebooks, and others in various conditions starting at $10 for fair condition (F) and upward to about $50 for a Very Good (VG) copy. Later editions begin to delete info from earlier years to make room for newer cars. This edition includes all info from the years 1935 to 1947.

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03-31-2025 @ 1:51 AM

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Thanks Alan. I hope the E-fire will hold up. I read several good reviews but time will tell.

I noticed when I got the helmet dist out that the coil contact was not touching the rotor. There was another coil in a box of stuff behind the seat. May have been a bad used because still no spark after I swapped it. I will certainly keep the helmet.

I’ll hunt for that manual thanks

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03-31-2025 @ 1:37 AM

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Thanks. Judging by the grease and grime build up on the transmission it may be original to the car.

I hope the inspector is satisfied with one frame number. The carpets are glued down well. Hate to ruin them getting at the cover bolts.

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