Hi Andy,
The split copper washer was designed for use with the original metal
core ignition wires. The correct way to secure the washer was to put
about 3/16" of the wire core though the hole and spread the strands.
These days in the interests of minimum EMF interference the core of
ignition wire uses a strand of fabric with carbon in it.
Spreading the fabric/ carbon below the copper washers doesn't work too
well but one solution that I have used is to secure the copper washer
with a small flat headed brad (nail). Just push the brad up into the
carbon core with the copper washer under the head. This allows you to
secure the wires to the coil using the original plastic nut.
Michael Salter
www.precisionsportscar.com
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-healeys@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-healeys@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of andy65
Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2004 5:13 PM
To: Healey list
Subject: split washer in coil
There is a small copper washer with a slot in it that goes inside where
the
high voltage wire screws onto the coil. What is the proper way to
attach
the wire to the washer?
My high tension distributor wire just has gray hair like fibers in the
core
surrounded by cloth insulation and then rubber. Is the washer just for
copper core ignition wires?
Andy
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