Clear Coil???
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Dan Hatch
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Clear Coil???
Anyone know anything about where this came from. I have had it for a few years, got it off Tbay. Were they used in classrooms? Thanks, Dan
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Re: Clear Coil???
Dan that is exactly what is. A training coil to show the internals, some even had tap in wires to show voltages in operation! Pretty Cool!
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Re: Clear Coil???
It looks like the potting stuff used in modern electronics. I saw it used at Chrysler years ago on the cars brain boxes. Don't know where to get any but I'm sure it's out there some where.
Just give me time to Rust and I'll be good as new. 
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Re: Clear Coil???
Neat. Do those labels have any writing?
Once took one and removed the side wood and labeled the parts for fun. Many unfamiliar with the Ford coil haven't ever looked inside
Once took one and removed the side wood and labeled the parts for fun. Many unfamiliar with the Ford coil haven't ever looked inside
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Re: Clear Coil???
Electronic silicone encapsulant.
Here is one source, there are others.
https://acc-silicones.com/products/enca ... capsulants
Here is one source, there are others.
https://acc-silicones.com/products/enca ... capsulants
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Dan Hatch
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Re: Clear Coil???
Dan: Those are not labels. They are the wooden blocks inside the coil.
I want to know if anyone knows who made them and when. Looks like they used old parts in a clear plastic box. Also has a new type cap that is kind of hidden. Thanks, Dan.
I want to know if anyone knows who made them and when. Looks like they used old parts in a clear plastic box. Also has a new type cap that is kind of hidden. Thanks, Dan.