VIDEO: Coil & Timer Replacement in Real Time

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VIDEO: Coil & Timer Replacement in Real Time

Post by ModelTMitch » Sat Mar 08, 2025 3:26 am

Following up on my earlier unboxing video, I decided to replace the plastic reproduction coils with period-correct wooden replicas, allowing me to keep the plastic ones as spares - just in case!! While I had the hood open, I also replaced the timer cover and roller, as I'd neglected to lubricate the old one, and wore it out in record time! I have attempted to keep this video (mostly) real time, please enjoy and remember to subscribe!

🎬 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCcLK9zrNxs
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Re: VIDEO: Coil & Timer Replacement in Real Time

Post by Moxie26 » Sat Mar 08, 2025 10:02 am

Wow,.... Question... Where did you get those new coils ? ???

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Re: VIDEO: Coil & Timer Replacement in Real Time

Post by ModelTMitch » Sat Mar 08, 2025 4:14 pm

These came from Snyders Antique Auto Parts, as did the new timer cover and roller.

Here's the link...
https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/prod ... &cat=41847



Moxie26 wrote:
Sat Mar 08, 2025 10:02 am
Wow,.... Question... Where did you get those new coils ? ???

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Re: VIDEO: Coil & Timer Replacement in Real Time

Post by Moxie26 » Sun Mar 09, 2025 1:36 pm

Every time the commutator is replaced, with new no matter of manufacture, initial timing has to be checked.... And either the timing rod has to be lengthened or shortened. Did you reset the initial timing?

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