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JBD · 11-22-2014, 10:04 AM

I have a 6 bolt Model A coil that is supposedly OEM. However, the top is black plastic. The Model A judging standards say the coil top should be reddish brown or maroon. Were any of the OEM coils black plastic tops or is this an after market? Thanks? Jim

RonC · 11-22-2014, 10:09 AM

According to the standards - no black

Kurt in NJ · 11-22-2014, 10:57 AM

look here---
http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/modelaignitioncoils.htm

Tom Wesenberg · 11-22-2014, 02:00 PM

The first thing I look at is the mounting bracket. All original Model A coils have the bracket spot welded to the coil. Also the bracket that fits against the firewall has concave mounting feet. They are concave to keep the coil from rocking or vibrating on the firewall, which would lead to eventual cracking at the mounting holes.

Mike V. Florida · 11-23-2014, 01:41 AM

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11-22-2014, 10:04 AM	#1
JBD Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Arp, Texas Posts: 123	Identifying an Orginal Model A Coil I have a 6 bolt Model A coil that is supposedly OEM. However, the top is black plastic. The Model A judging standards say the coil top should be reddish brown or maroon. Were any of the OEM coils black plastic tops or is this an after market? Thanks? Jim

11-22-2014, 10:09 AM	#2
RonC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 1,868	Re: Identifying an Orginal Model A Coil According to the standards - no black

11-22-2014, 10:57 AM	#3
Kurt in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: on the Littlefield Posts: 6,159	Re: Identifying an Orginal Model A Coil look here--- http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/modelaignitioncoils.htm

11-22-2014, 02:00 PM	#4
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Identifying an Orginal Model A Coil The first thing I look at is the mounting bracket. All original Model A coils have the bracket spot welded to the coil. Also the bracket that fits against the firewall has concave mounting feet. They are concave to keep the coil from rocking or vibrating on the firewall, which would lead to eventual cracking at the mounting holes.