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Topic author - Posts: 149
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- First Name: Donald
- Last Name: Goodwin
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t coils
other than holding the coils and capacitor in place, does the tar in the coils serve another purpose?
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- First Name: Peter
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- Location: Memphis, TN
Re: t coils
I'm going to propose two other purposes. One, the tar would be a reasonably good insulator, and help prevent arcing. Two, it would provide a pretty good heat sink. I've had hot tar dropped on me, and can testify it holds heat longer than you'd expect.
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Re: t coils
It holds the wooden box together.
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Re: t coils
Keeps the wires in place too.
I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!
1925 Cut down pickup
1920 Dodge touring
1948 Ford F2 pickup
1925 Cut down pickup
1920 Dodge touring
1948 Ford F2 pickup
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Re: t coils
All those reasons. Trust me, I tested coils in car before pouring the tar in and one arced badly and filled with smoke.
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Re: t coils
Also seals moisture out.