C3 Tech/Performance V8 Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine, Basic Tech and Maintenance for the C3 Corvette
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

1971 LT1 Items

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 18, 2022 | 11:16 PM
  #1  
NHcvette's Avatar
NHcvette
Thread Starter
Cruising
 
Joined: Jun 2022
Posts: 15
Likes: 7
Default 1971 LT1 Items

Hi All -

Recently picked up a 1971 LT1, had to replace the coil, struggling to get the screw back into the fitting - how far down in the fitting should the coil go (I.e. should it be touching the body of the engine or not) and any tricks on how to get the screw to tighten? Once the coil is in seems impossible to tighten, and trying to push the coil in with the screw pre-tightened seems to be a fruitless task.

Any tips / tricks would be appreciated!
Reply
Old Sep 19, 2022 | 04:38 AM
  #2  
Plasticexperience's Avatar
Plasticexperience
Racer
Supporting Gold
Photogenic
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Feb 2018
Posts: 272
Likes: 31
Default

1-I would look at the AIM and make sure you have the correct screw and bracket. 2-Is the coil a repro, if so it may be larger than original. 3- I don’t believe it should touch the intake.
Reply
Old Sep 19, 2022 | 08:45 PM
  #3  
PJO's Avatar
PJO
Melting Slicks
20 Year Member
Veteran: Marine Corps
Liked
Community Favorite
 
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 2,476
Likes: 756
From: Laporte, IN
Default

Reproduction coil bodies are larger then originals. Hence the clamp screw will not work.
Reply
Old Sep 19, 2022 | 08:48 PM
  #4  
NHcvette's Avatar
NHcvette
Thread Starter
Cruising
 
Joined: Jun 2022
Posts: 15
Likes: 7
Default

Brilliant - thanks, all
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To 1971 LT1 Items





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 08:57 AM.

story-0
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Corvettes that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 10:34:17


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

A lot of money has changed hands at the online auction house over the years.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-03 10:21:50


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: 10 great gifts Corvette enthusiasts actually want for Father's Day!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:40


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Slideshow: These are the quirks, annoyances, and oddly lovable problems that every Corvette owner eventually learns to live with.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 09:31:39


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Slideshow: 10 reasons why the C6 Z06 is still a performance benchmark after 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 17:20:09


VIEW MORE
story-5
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Slideshow: How much horsepower every Corvette engine lost in 1972.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:54:53


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

Slideshow: The 10 most explosive Corvettes ever built based on power-to-weight ratio.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-20 07:23:03


VIEW MORE
story-8
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-9
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE