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mpetitjean..... Any progress to report on your problem? I had a coil box cover with the cut outs in the metal strip that fits, but not perfectly. With that cover there wasn't any skipping. I ordered thin brass nuts and the insulating washers from McCaster-Carr. I think with those swapped and the or...

Matt It appears your coils do not have the manditory insulating washers between the adjusting thumbnut and the coil point upper bridge. Without these the stamped metal top is ("hot" and) part of the coil primary winding high current circuit making it prone to shorting to the coil hold down (without...

From the encyclopedia about the Coils 1913 4706 1383 Kingston. Used 4713 coils, 5-3/4 x 2-9/16 x 2-5/16” 4600 ----- Heinze. Used 4611 coils, 5 x 3-1/16 x 2-5/16” ----- ----- K-W. Used 4681 coils, 5-3/8 x 3-1/4 x 2-1/4”. This was a wooden box and the coils had the contacts in a different location fr...

It appears that your coil point adjustment nuts near the firewall are too high. I just took this picture of the coil box in my July 1913 Touring a few minutes ago that have been in that box for 6 or 7,000 miles. Poor light but the knurled nut near the firewall on each of my coils appear to be lower...

Interesting. I have a back-up set of wood top coils, I'll try those.

Matt

I am experiencing skipping when I am under load in high gear. Starting, idling,and low gear are fine. When I go into high and accelerate or climb even a small incline I get repeated skipping. I have adjusted spark advance and GAV. Ultimately, when I remove the coil box cover and drive under the same...

Antique Engine, Tractor, and Car Day
September 7th 10am - 3pm
Fosterfields Living Historical Farm
Morristown, NJ

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Thanks Wayne, good to know. I appreciate the info. I agree with leaving as original (possibly) but not necessary to add to a car without them. I just realized that photo is from last years show at Fosterfields Farm in Morristown, NJ Good show of pre-32 cars. A few more pictures from this year here: ...

I searched through the forums and couldn't find a previous discussion. Would you mind re-posting the conclusion or a link to the thread? It is a unique accessory and the people I have talked to have never seen it. It doesn't appear to be a farmer's field fix. Has anyone else seen them? I can post mo...

Last year was great. I plan on attending Free for display cars - no registration fee! Who’s Invited: All Pre-1932 Antique Vehicle Owners & Enthusiasts! Date/Time: Saturday, August 3, 2019, 10:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m. Address: Fosterfields Living Historical Farm 73 Kahdena Road Morris Township NJ 07960 Map...