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Coil bracket |
JamesJ |
Sep 17 2021, 08:38 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 220 Joined: 30-April 20 From: Sunnyvale, CA Member No.: 24,202 Region Association: Northern California |
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wonkipop |
Sep 17 2021, 09:10 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,259 Joined: 6-May 20 From: north antarctica Member No.: 24,231 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
yes, thats an original coil bracket.
never had to change the coil on mine. far as i know the holes do nothing and have nothing through them. the black orig coil on mines got nothing on it in terms of bumps or engaging pins. dunno why they had the holes. when you look at a kombi or type 4 its not clear why the holes are there either. someone may know. |
ndfrigi |
Sep 17 2021, 10:31 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,928 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Orange County Member No.: 13,474 Region Association: Southern California |
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914Sixer |
Sep 18 2021, 08:17 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,874 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region |
My guess is it was an off the shelf item used on another VW product.
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NARP74 |
Sep 18 2021, 12:07 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,057 Joined: 29-July 20 From: Colorado, USA, Earth Member No.: 24,549 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Side note: what hardware is used to mount that coil? I think it is M10 1.0 but what length and head configuration? Any washers, what type? Thanks
It took me many months to find one of those for my project... |
bdstone914 |
Sep 18 2021, 12:18 PM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,515 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
Side note: what hardware is used to mount that coil? I think it is M10 1.0 but what length and head configuration? Any washers, what type? Thanks It took me many months to find one of those for my project... M6 bolt with a flat washer and lock washer. I like to use an allen head bolt as it is hard to access once installed. @narp914 |
bdstone914 |
Sep 18 2021, 12:21 PM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,515 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
Hello All, My '74 1.8 car has an ignition coil bracket with two holes in it. One is round and the other is square. I believe it to be original. Can anyone tell me if this is an original bracket and what the holes are for? Thanks, James @jamesj My guess is that the hole located and held the part to form the ends while manufactured. Or speed holes |
Geezer914 |
Sep 18 2021, 02:16 PM
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Geezer914 Group: Members Posts: 1,393 Joined: 18-March 09 From: Salem, NJ Member No.: 10,179 Region Association: North East States |
Lightning holes to save weight.
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wonkipop |
Sep 19 2021, 05:15 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,259 Joined: 6-May 20 From: north antarctica Member No.: 24,231 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
Side note: what hardware is used to mount that coil? I think it is M10 1.0 but what length and head configuration? Any washers, what type? Thanks It took me many months to find one of those for my project... M6 bolt with a flat washer and lock washer. I like to use an allen head bolt as it is hard to access once installed. @narp914 yeah the nut is brilliantly positioned isn't it? great if you have a vw. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) |
JamesJ |
Sep 20 2021, 05:47 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 220 Joined: 30-April 20 From: Sunnyvale, CA Member No.: 24,202 Region Association: Northern California |
Thanks everyone. The PET shows a #2 for the 1.7/2.0 and a #2a for the 1.8, but no further explanation. I am curious if anyone has a 1.8 car with an original bracket without holes.
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jcd914 |
Sep 21 2021, 12:57 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,081 Joined: 7-February 08 From: Sacramento, CA Member No.: 8,684 Region Association: Northern California |
I have seen the fan housing coil brackets on buses, type 4s and 914s, never seen one without the extra holes.
Jim |
rgolia |
Sep 21 2021, 06:16 AM
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GeoJoe Group: Members Posts: 704 Joined: 5-February 10 From: PA Member No.: 11,329 Region Association: North East States |
Does anyone have one of those brackets they would like to sell? @bdstone914
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NARP74 |
Sep 21 2021, 11:22 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,057 Joined: 29-July 20 From: Colorado, USA, Earth Member No.: 24,549 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
It's weight savings to keep the 50/50 distribution correct!
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bdstone914 |
Sep 21 2021, 01:30 PM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,515 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
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NARP74 |
Sep 21 2021, 01:33 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,057 Joined: 29-July 20 From: Colorado, USA, Earth Member No.: 24,549 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
If he does not, try the samba, do a search or a local VW place that has lots of parts stored away. I stumbled onto a place like that and had one moments after I asked.
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rgolia |
Sep 21 2021, 01:40 PM
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GeoJoe Group: Members Posts: 704 Joined: 5-February 10 From: PA Member No.: 11,329 Region Association: North East States |
@bdstone914
I will take it if you do. I modified the one I had and as jerry rigs tend to go the coil and bracket went for a ride in my engine compartment. No damage, but I was on the side of the road for a bit. |
bdstone914 |
Sep 22 2021, 07:05 AM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,515 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
@bdstone914 I will take it if you do. I modified the one I had and as jerry rigs tend to go the coil and bracket went for a ride in my engine compartment. No damage, but I was on the side of the road for a bit. @rgolia Measure your coil diameter. There are two sizes. Will see what i come up with. Bruce |
StarBear |
Sep 22 2021, 12:45 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,856 Joined: 2-September 09 From: NJ Member No.: 10,753 Region Association: North East States |
Thanks everyone. The PET shows a #2 for the 1.7/2.0 and a #2a for the 1.8, but no further explanation. I am curious if anyone has a 1.8 car with an original bracket without holes. Yep. Have an original 1.8 with original bracket and coil. The two holes are there. Never noticed them before.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
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