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Reproduction Yellow Top Coils

Discussion in '1965-1970 Shelby Mustang GT350 & GT500' started by 68GT500-Aussieland, Jan 1, 2007.

  1. 68GT500-Aussieland

    68GT500-Aussieland Well-Known Member

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    Hello Everyone,

    What are the repo coils like these days? Would you recommend them.

    Happy New Year to all.

    Rohan
     
  2. Texas Swede

    Texas Swede Well-Known Member

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    Happy New Year,
    I am sorry, but I wouldn't recommend the repo coils.
    Have had several and they all failed. Use an original
    on my 65 and a Pertronix on my 67 and they work fine.
    The Pertronix coil together with the ignition module and
    especially the ignition wires have done miracles on the 67.
    If you want it to look and be original, locate a used or NOS
    Ford coil. / Texas Swede
     
  3. shlby66

    shlby66 Well-Known Member

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    Don't waste money on the reproduction yellow-top coils. They have a history of failing on a regular basis. Try to find an NOS unit or the easiest thing to
    do is use the Pertronix set-up. They work and work well.
    shlby66
     
  4. 65gtfastback

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    I heard a rumor that high quality yellow tops were on the way. Have not talked to anyone that has one yet. Supposed to have F O R D quality internals... we'll see.
     
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    The repop's fail from not having enough oil or lack of in them to keep them from over heating.
     

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