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Coil Box Lid

Post by tommyleea » Fri Apr 16, 2021 9:37 am

23 Roadster..Does the coil box lid secure the coils in any way? I don't have a lid for mine, and had a coil loose connection at the bottom contact. That made me wonder if a lid would have prevented this from happening. That being said, does anyone have a slant style coil box lid for a 23 roadster? Thanks..Tommy.

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Re: Coil Box Lid

Post by KWTownsend » Fri Apr 16, 2021 10:24 am

The lid helps the coils stay in place and ensure proper contact inside the coilbox. Coils will tend to levitate if not properly secured.

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Re: Coil Box Lid

Post by Mark Gregush » Fri Apr 16, 2021 10:35 am

The lids are the same from about 1917 to 1925. There is a lip inside that presses the coils down. So yes a lid will keep the coils seated.
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Re: Coil Box Lid

Post by tommyleea » Fri Apr 16, 2021 10:59 am

Thanks...That is what I needed to know. The hunt is on..Tommy

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Re: Coil Box Lid

Post by TRDxB2 » Fri Apr 16, 2021 8:08 pm

tommyleea wrote:
Fri Apr 16, 2021 10:59 am
Thanks...That is what I needed to know. The hunt is on..Tommy
Caution on some of the reproduction slant top lids that have the sides and internal shelf spot welded which caused t he sides to warp. The shelf on the underside of the lid is what keeps the coils in place.
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Re: Coil Box Lid

Post by tommyleea » Fri Apr 16, 2021 9:36 pm

TRDxB2 wrote:
Fri Apr 16, 2021 8:08 pm
tommyleea wrote:
Fri Apr 16, 2021 10:59 am
Thanks...That is what I needed to know. The hunt is on..Tommy
Caution on some of the reproduction slant top lids that have the sides and internal shelf spot welded which caused t he sides to warp. The shelf on the underside of the lid is what keeps the coils in place.
Thanks for the heads up. I thought they would be easy to find, but not so. Tommy

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Re: Coil Box Lid

Post by Ruxstel24 » Sat Apr 17, 2021 6:06 pm

Tommy, I have a complete box with a good lid. Don't really want to separate them but would sell the set for $60 plus the ride...
Email me through the forum contact info if you're interested.
Dave

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Re: Coil Box Lid

Post by Mark Gregush » Sat Apr 17, 2021 7:47 pm

Did you try putting an ad in the classifieds or looking on eBay?
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Re: Coil Box Lid

Post by Original Smith » Sun Apr 18, 2021 10:49 am

I thought the 15-16 lids were used into early 17 too.


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Re: Coil Box Lid

Post by katy » Sun Apr 18, 2021 11:28 am

TRDxB2. what are the hinges mentioned in the descriptions of the lids? I don't believe I've ever seen a coil box lid w/a hinge.

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Re: Coil Box Lid

Post by Rich Eagle » Sun Apr 18, 2021 11:37 am

I suspect the description refers to the latch piece. The catch that mounts on the box itself sort of hinges to catch it.
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Re: Coil Box Lid

Post by TRDxB2 » Sun Apr 18, 2021 12:00 pm

katy wrote:
Sun Apr 18, 2021 11:28 am
TRDxB2. what are the hinges mentioned in the descriptions of the lids? I don't believe I've ever seen a coil box lid w/a hinge.
Sorry for the confusion. I corrected the image with the proper term see above
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Re: Coil Box Lid

Post by tommyleea » Sun Apr 18, 2021 12:34 pm

Ruxstel24 wrote:
Sat Apr 17, 2021 6:06 pm
Tommy, I have a complete box with a good lid. Don't really want to separate them but would sell the set for $60 plus the ride...
Email me through the forum contact info if you're interested.
Dave
Email sent..Thanks..Tommy

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Re: Coil Box Lid

Post by TRDxB2 » Sun Apr 18, 2021 1:18 pm

Original Smith wrote:
Sun Apr 18, 2021 10:49 am
I thought the 15-16 lids were used into early 17 too.
Like most all parts transitioning from one year to the next - use up the old inventory. I also read that the date a part was manufactured doesn't always align with when it was available on the assembly line.
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Re: Coil Box Lid

Post by speedytinc » Sun Apr 18, 2021 2:00 pm

My late 14/early 15 wide track has a 13 rear end. Being so uncommon & last in first out inventory, its not unreasonable to believe it came that way from the factory.

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