ROFO Ignition Coil?

[JRM359]

Another random part found in my late fathers random car parts collection. Not even sure if it is a car related part. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Edited April 15, 2023 by JRM359 (see edit history)

[3macboys]

29 minutes ago, JRM359 said:

Another random part found in my late fathers random car parts collection. Not even sure if it is a car related part. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

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[sagefinds]

It is an ignition coil very close to what the Model T used. They didn't have those three studs sticking out the side however.

[Guest]

It looks like an aftermarket Model T coil that's been setup for an electric fence.

 

 

 

[41 Su8]

Possibly out of a master vibrator for a Model T.                    John

[Mark Gregush]

Could have been made/converted for hit/miss engine or other use. Besides the Model T, they were made for other applications. 

[Dandy Dave]

It is a common vibrating coil. I've used a lot of this type of coil on "Jump spark" ignition type one lung farm engines and on early one cylinder boat motors. Would also work on an early one cylinder auto. Basically any early engine with a spark plug. A model T Ford, Model F Fordson tractor, coil would have two lugs on the side and one on the bottom.

Edited April 16, 2023 by Dandy Dave (see edit history)

[Manuel]

I thought it might be Australian. The name rings a bell.

 

Manuel in Oz

[Peter Lloyd]

I have a different type.  Does anyone know what vehicles might have used this?  No operating voltage shown.  The l.v. circuit resistance is about 1 ohm and the h.v. is about 5 ohms so it should be fully functional.

 

[Guest]

I've got one of those new in its box.  It has a hand written tag "1942 to 1948 Ford V8". I also have a WW2 Ford V8 that was used in a small locomotive with the same shaped coil.

 

I belive it's 6 volt.

Edited January 11 by John E. Guitar (see edit history)

[Peter Lloyd]

Thanks John, that's helpful.

 

Peter