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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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

Did you try putting an ad in the classifieds or looking on eBay?

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.