Duraspark I New Pickup Coil Sticking

[Mikey]

Installed a brand new Standard LX204 pickup coil in my 74 since my old one broke a wire flush at the pickup. Unlike the old one, I had to tap the new one down to seat it. Now it is sticking and not allowing the vacuum advance to rotate the assembly. Every had this happen? Did I just get a bad part? Should I order another one and try again or grind this one down?

Due to tapping and removing to try to get it on, the magnets are a little loose and plate bent a little and had to bend back straight. Don't think it'll survive another removal.

Yes, I removed the retaining ring.

Thoughts?
Thanks for your help,
Mike

 

[Rustytruck]

Last summer I replaced the mag pick-up on my 1974. I used the motorcraft part# DU1A it fit properly and is made to Ford Specs.

http://www.jegs.com/i/Motorcraft/037/DU1A/10002/-1

 

[Mikey]

Holy cr@p! For that price I could get a new distro!

 

[SHX669]

A couple months ago I bought one from Orielys' - their " better one" - $25-$30. I replaced the old one and besides something being " clocked" wrong and changing my initial timing by 12* it ran like crap . Needless to say i pulled it out and threw it into the " backup part pile"

 

[ntsqd]

Holy cr@p! For that price I could get a new distro!

A chinese generic one with who knows what advance curve in it, sure. Priced a Motorcraft distributor specifically for your Bronco?

I rail against the big chain stores partly because they have distorted the perception of what the price for a good part really is. People seem to think that they should be able to buy quality parts at chinese part prices.

 

[Rustytruck]

Buy cheap if you want and when your ignition craps out on your vacation how happy will you be knowing you saved a few bucks. I missed Fab Fords last year by 2 blocks because of this 41 year old part. I am glad it didn't drop out on the freeway for the 35 miles I drove down there. I got good life out of the original Ford part. I expect it to out last me. Out here we can be out in the Desert a 100 miles. Do you really want to trust you ignition on crap parts? I wish Motorcraft still made the 1974 ignition box I have replaced 2 of those in the 38 years I've owned this Bronco. Now stuck with aftermarket crap. but I always carry a spare.

 

[jckkys]

The Standard Motors LX204 coil is a good quality part in my experience. The ones I used only needed replacement when the wire insulation cracked after about 15 yrs. It fits loosely enough on the base plate to rotate freely. I can't imagine why it would have to be driven on. Will the old one slip on? If not there may be a burr on bearing surface of the base plate. The Duraspark I was only made in '77 concurrently with the Duraspark II. If you look for parts for the '74 transistorized ignition, Duraspark I parts, like the module or coil will be incorrect.

 

[Mikey]

Well....it's gotta a be a manufacturing defect so out it comes. Yes, the old one slips on and rotated freely. Then saw the fine print that it's NOT a Standard part.....false advert......grrrrr!

A buddy has a brand new Motorcraft distro so I'll see how much he wants for it. He says it's gathering dust.

If I can't swing it, then I'm going for the NAPA Echlin MP700, I guess.