Following Larry two parallel presentations were given. Ron Patterson gave a thorough presentation on the Model T
coil with demonstrations and details concerning rebuilding the Model T coil. Ron included a lot of detailed
information in his seminar.
Ron Patterson, AKA "Ron the Coilman", an expert in the Model T coil history, repair, and testing.
Ron's coil seminar was very well attended!
Ron removing the cover on his demonstration coil.
Troy Ballio (Tin Lizzies of Albuquerque) examining a coil.
Ron discussing coil history, manufacturers, and typical problems.
MTFCA members
Another view of the coil seminar.
Soldering in a modern capacitor after removal of the original.
Potting the newly installed capacitor with tar.
The demonstration coil
Passing around the newly potted coil are Dennis Gorder (Wisconson Capital Model Ts), Russ Grunwald (Cowtown T's, TX), David Folven (Model T Ford Club of Northern Colorado), and Tom Klemme (MTFCA Chapter of Greater St. Louis, MO)
Clair Carlson from Wilson, Wyoming
Nailing the maple cover
Ron discussing the coil adjustment.
Electrical diagram of a coil
Vernon Armstrong, Tim O'Brien (both Tin Lizzies of Albuquerque), and Daniel Hollandbeck (Henry's Hoosiers, Indiana).
Vernon and Tim
Ron talking about coil contact distance specifications.
Joe Fellin (East Valley Model T Ford Club, Arizona) and William Hedges (Cowtown T's, Texas) in the foreground.
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