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1939 armored ignition switch and coil

Started by lou-q, May 14, 2011, 09:23:30 PM

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lou-q

Does anyone have any idea how to get the top of the coil off (the part that has the armored cable from the ignition switch going into it)?

Thanks, Lou Quirch
Lou Quirch    CLC#26694
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Bill Ingler #7799

Hi Lou: The attached PDF file should help you separate the coil from the armored cable. If the coil as never been separated from the armored cable then you might find the 70 year old wire inside the armored cable to be brittle and loosing insulation, resulting in a bare wire. Look closely at the wire as it enters the armored cable from the coil or the ignition switch. If the insulation looks bad it could result in a short to ground unless repaired.

lou-q

Thanks Bill,
That wasn't difficult once you know the right way.
You were right, the wire is bare in a couple of spots.
Now to the next question.
Do you know what the right procedure to replace the wire is?
Thanks again,
Lou Quirch
Lou Quirch    CLC#26694
39-6127 coupe
67 DeVille convertible Venetian Blue
67 DeVille convertible Doeskin SOLD
67 Corvette Marina Blue Roadster
2015 Mustang GT 50th anniversary Black Convert
2020 Shelby GT500 Magnetic Metallic
67 DeVille convertible Donor car for parts
3 F250 Ford P/Us

Bill Ingler #7799

Lou: There was a club member in I believe PA that would replace the wire. I think he has advertised in the Self Starter. I can`t come up with the name and I will have to search my records. Maybe someone else can add to this posting. I will get back to you when I find the name.

Classic

Marty Watkins is the person in PA who replaced the wire in my armored cable.  215-355-1519   martyhw@msn.com  He is also the club technician for '37-48 Cadillacs (see page 38 in the 2011 CLC directory).  I believe he is also the immediate past regional director of the Valley Forge Region.
Gene Menne
CLC #474

lou-q

Thanks Gene,
I called Marty and he is going to take care of it.
Lou Quirch

THANKS AGAIN TO ALL THAT HELPED.
THIS IS A GREAT SITE FOR ANY CADILLAC ENTHUSIAST.
THANKS TO THE MODERATOR!!!
Lou Quirch    CLC#26694
39-6127 coupe
67 DeVille convertible Venetian Blue
67 DeVille convertible Doeskin SOLD
67 Corvette Marina Blue Roadster
2015 Mustang GT 50th anniversary Black Convert
2020 Shelby GT500 Magnetic Metallic
67 DeVille convertible Donor car for parts
3 F250 Ford P/Us