Coil Wire Connector

[plymouthasc]

Was there a special cap on the end of the coil wire at the coil end?

I have one of the screw in type connectors. I wasn't sure if I should just fold the wire over as shown in the photo or if there was some kind of cap that should be soldered to the end.

Your thougths?

Thanks!

[Fluid drive]

All of the originals that I have seen ( the older models that had firewall mounted coils ) were like that. Usually the wires were spread around the protruding brass end instead of being left in one bundle. If any sort of a cap was ever used I'd like to know about too!

FLuid Drive

[Jim Saraceno]

If you are saying that your coil accepts the screw in type connector that you show in your picture, then what you have should work.

If however, you have the more standard type of coil, there are end caps that press on the end of the coil wire. I'm sure these can be bought at most auto supply stores.

[TodFitch]

All of the originals that I have seen ( the older models that had firewall mounted coils ) were like that. Usually the wires were spread around the protruding brass end instead of being left in one bundle. If any sort of a cap was ever used I'd like to know about too!

FLuid Drive

Like he said. I fan out the wires around the whole threaded cap.

I do have an aftermarket coil on the shelf that uses a more modern press in connection like you find on the distributor cap but I think all the original had the screw on connectors.

[P-12 Tommy]

Was there a special cap on the end of the coil wire at the coil end?

I have one of the screw in type connectors. I wasn't sure if I should just fold the wire over as shown in the photo or if there was some kind of cap that should be soldered to the end.

Your thougths?

Thanks!

Mark, That's the way mine is.

Tom

[plymouthasc]

Thanks everyone for your feedback. I will proceed with it as shown.

[RobertKB]

Mark, I am just to confirming what others have indicated. I believe what you have is right for the car. I have a 1941 Canadian Dodge D21 which is the same body as the '41 Plymouth but with Dodge trim. I could not figure out why the coil wire would not come out of the distributor until I started turning it. I have included a couple of pictures and the coil wire is exactly the same as the one you pictured.

[plymouthasc]

Thanks for the confirmation and photos. The '41 Plymouth coupe body was actually built by Dodge. It has a Dodge Body Number Tag and the build sheet I got from Chrysler for the car clearly says Body by Dodge. It makes sense that your car would be similar.

Thanks again!

[BobT-47P15]

Mark, you might take time to list what make and model car you have

at the lower left of your posting screen, on the upper right,

or on your profile page.

I personally did not recall what vehicle you have, so I didn't know if

the coil wire was right or not. Obviously some others must have known.

Just a thought..........

[plymouthasc]

Thanks. I couldn't find the signature editor. I found a post from the administrator that signatures are not enabled. I added the car to my location as you suggested.