A clever mod for safety
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I never really liked the location of the ignition coil below my carbs.
I thought about changing its location. But i kept in mind the coil must be in a vertical position.
So i used the bracket from clive. Easy install perfect fix. Safety first.
I thought about changing its location. But i kept in mind the coil must be in a vertical position.
So i used the bracket from clive. Easy install perfect fix. Safety first.
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Hi Stuart,
Yes Clive is open for business, I purchased a K&N kit off him just last week , good bit of kit ii is too.
Regarding the coil reposition, I have also moved mine to this position but without having to use any bracket, much easier to get to if you need to work on it.
Rob P
Yes Clive is open for business, I purchased a K&N kit off him just last week , good bit of kit ii is too.
Regarding the coil reposition, I have also moved mine to this position but without having to use any bracket, much easier to get to if you need to work on it.
Rob P
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Having had an Elan burn out on me whilst I was driving anything to help safety has to be considered. I'm sure this is an improvement but as it would be petrol fumes that would ignite rather than liquid I wonder how much of a difference this actually makes as the vapour would be in the vicinity anyway. I'm no way saying this isn't better just wondering really?
A plumbed in extinguisher so you don't have to open the bonnet and let in a lot of oxygen would be ideal but unless it's around 5kg of CO2 there'd be a serious risk of reigniting once it's run out. Wouldn't be original tho
A plumbed in extinguisher so you don't have to open the bonnet and let in a lot of oxygen would be ideal but unless it's around 5kg of CO2 there'd be a serious risk of reigniting once it's run out. Wouldn't be original tho
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Pistacchio sprint 72 wrote:I never really liked the location of the ignition coil below my carbs. As fuel could drip on it.
I thought about changing its location. But i kept in mind the coil should be in a vertical position.
So i used the bracket from clive. Easy install perfect fix. Safety first.
Many schools of thought on coil position and orientation. Arguments revolve around oil leaks (have it pointing up), tracking of the ht connections internally (have it pointing down), bubbles in the cooling oil (don't have it horizontal) - take your pick. BMC A series engines (same Lucas coil as the Elan) had the coil mounted horizontally. These days with rubbish Lucas knock-off coils, it will probably pack up no matter what angle you have it.
If you are concerned about coil temperature, best to have it in front of the radiator rather than behind. Also true for electronic ignition modules.
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Yep... but i would have to change the lead. Otherwise it would be too short
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This is twice now that a member has stated a coil must be mounted vertical. Can someone post a link to a respected website that stated that?
I've mounted the coil in my Elan horizontal (the way it came from the factory) for the past 40 years and it has never been a problem.
Mr.Gale
I've mounted the coil in my Elan horizontal (the way it came from the factory) for the past 40 years and it has never been a problem.
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Ok i went for example on the msd web site and looked at the pdf for installation for one of their coil
http://www.msdperformance.com/Products/ ... dware.aspx
They recommend the vertical position
http://www.msdperformance.com/Products/ ... dware.aspx
They recommend the vertical position
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Since the distributor is still under the carbs I really don't see the point.....
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True!
At least, makes an easier access
At least, makes an easier access
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I agree that the coil is easier to get at looking at the photo.
I might be more inclined to worry about the lead rubbing on the carburetor body, and the braided fuel line.
Just a thought...
Jeff 72+2.
I might be more inclined to worry about the lead rubbing on the carburetor body, and the braided fuel line.
Just a thought...
Jeff 72+2.
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I have positioned my coil on the inner wing (fender) in front of the radiator, where there is some cooler air, at least when the car is moving. A coil, in good condition, does not produce any sparks; that is the function of the distributor; which is rather more difficult to relocate!
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My coil is mounted under the dash where the glove box is located. Need a long coil wire but it works nicely.
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