hddennis Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 (edited) Picked up these twin coils today and would like to know what they fit. Quick search turned up the number 1854015 fits a 1934-1937 Cadillac V16. This set has the number 1854011 on the diecast bottom which I think might be a Delco number so maybe this fits an earlier V16 ? Thanks for any help, Howard Dennis Edited June 18, 2023 by hddennis (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hddennis Posted June 23, 2023 Author Share Posted June 23, 2023 So......, No Cadillac owners on here have ever seen this coil set before?? Howard Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hddennis Posted June 30, 2023 Author Share Posted June 30, 2023 Does anyone on this forum own or have access to the later V16 Cadillacs? Would it be possible for them to check and see if those use this type coil set ? Appreciate any help. Thanks, Howard Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Our Buicks Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 Hi Howard...I'm working on a 1939 V16 Cadillac motor and here are the coils that came in with my project.... They look alot like yours.....probably all the same for the V16 Cadillac 1938-1939-1940... Hope this helps Mike 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hddennis Posted July 3, 2023 Author Share Posted July 3, 2023 Mike. Thank you sooo.. much for responding. It sure looks like you found it. Could I trouble you for the center to center measurement of the bolt holes and where do they bolt on to? Howard Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Our Buicks Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 Sure I'll get that measurement tomorrow....the coil bracket bolts upside down on the top of the radiator.... Here's a motor picture of my V16....I'm missing a pulley to drive the then generator....I had to finagle this coil setup to work with my motor.....I switched to an alternator and this seems to be working.... If I had the right pulley the generator or alternator would sit lower and I could use your style coil pack, but as you can see I had to spread the coils out to not hit the alternator.... now I'm battling an over heating problem....old cars are fun !! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hddennis Posted July 4, 2023 Author Share Posted July 4, 2023 21 hours ago, hddennis said: Mike. Thank you sooo.. much for responding. It sure looks like you found it. Could I trouble you for the center to center measurement of the bolt holes and where do they bolt on to? Howard Dennis Mike, could I also ask if the metal cover comes off and if you have the number 1854011 in raised numbers under the cover? Howard Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Our Buicks Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 I try and take the cover off tomorrow....I just saw your message.... But today I got that measurement you wanted....it looks like 4 1/8" center to center... Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hddennis Posted July 5, 2023 Author Share Posted July 5, 2023 5 hours ago, Our Buicks said: I try and take the cover off tomorrow....I just saw your message.... But today I got that measurement you wanted....it looks like 4 1/8" center to center... Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hddennis Posted July 5, 2023 Author Share Posted July 5, 2023 Thanks for your help on this Mike, I really appreciate it. I'll send this measurement on to the shop where the coils are for comparison. Howard Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Gariepy Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 Howard, THIS post has an incomplete title: "Twin Coils Identity Sought". Had you put in a more complete title like "Twin Coils Identity Sought - Delco 1854011. Early v16?" would have helped you tremendously. Instead you made multiple posts in multiple forums including "Coil Pack. Not Duesenberg, Cadillac V16?" and "Packard V12 Owners Advice Sought". Some of which got quick answers if not one that identified the part. It also appears you at least partially answered your own question in the very first post in this topic: "This set has the number 1854011 on the diecast bottom which I think might be a Delco number so maybe this fits an earlier V16?". So others may have assumed you knew the answer already. Also, you made the assumption identifying such a unique part would be quick and easy. You've been on this forum since 2004. You posted the following: "Are There Any Antique Car Owners On Here Anymore?" It's not accurate, shows your impatience, and it completely ignores the THOUSANDS of answer a month people provide in this forum monthly. As administrator of this forum I found your hyperbolic title and whining insulting and wrong. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hddennis Posted July 5, 2023 Author Share Posted July 5, 2023 1 minute ago, Peter Gariepy said: Howard, THIS post has an incomplete title: "Twin Coils Identity Sought". Had you put in a more complete title like "Twin Coils Identity Sought - Delco 1854011. Early v16?" would have helped you tremendously. Instead you made multiple posts in multiple forums including "Coil Pack. Not Duesenberg, Cadillac V16?" and "Packard V12 Owners Advice Sought". Some of which got quick answers if not one that identified the part. It also appears you at least partially answered your own question in the very first post in this topic: "This set has the number 1854011 on the diecast bottom which I think might be a Delco number so maybe this fits an earlier V16?". So others may have assumed you knew the answer already. Also, you made the assumption identifying such a unique part would be quick and easy. You've been on this forum since 2004. You posted the following: "Are There Any Antique Car Owners On Here Anymore?" It's not accurate, shows your impatience, and it completely ignores the THOUSANDS of answer a month people provide in this forum monthly. As administrator of this forum I found your hyperbolic title and whining insulting and wrong. But You failed to mention that it took the post you just criticized to get the answers I sought. So you can add that to your research on me. Howard Dennis 1 minute ago, Peter Gariepy said: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Gariepy Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 12 minutes ago, hddennis said: But You failed to mention that it took the post you just criticized to get the answers I sought. So you can add that to your research on me. NOPE. I disagree. Had you provided a more descriptive title you may have gotten the answer you were seeking quicker. Mike (the user who provided the answer) may have seen your post faster as well. Instead you insulted the forums, its users, and it's volunteers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hddennis Posted July 5, 2023 Author Share Posted July 5, 2023 3 minutes ago, Peter Gariepy said: NOPE. I disagree. Had you provided a more descriptive title you may have gotten the answer you were seeking quicker. Mike (the user who provided the answer) may have seen your post faster as well. Instead you insulted the forums, its users, and it's volunteers. You also failed to notice I wasn't the only one seeking this answer so what did the other poster do wrong? Did you notice you were the only one who go upset with my posts? Howrd Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Gariepy Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 10 minutes ago, hddennis said: You also failed to notice I wasn't the only one seeking this answer so what did the other poster do wrong? Did you notice you were the only one who go upset with my posts? Howrd Dennis Howard, Are you really defending your use of a clickbait topic title? "Are There Any Antique Car Owners On Here Anymore?"? What next? EVERYONE should post crappy titles not related to the content to get people to read them if they dont get a quick answer to an obscure car or part? Clickbait is INSULTING and has no place on this forum. and to imply on a HIGHLY trafficked and used antique auto forum there are no antique car owners is childish. Nor did you acknowledge the COUNTLESS questions that did get answered on this forum. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hddennis Posted July 5, 2023 Author Share Posted July 5, 2023 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Peter Gariepy said: Howard, Are you really defending your use of a clickbait topic title? "Are There Any Antique Car Owners On Here Anymore?"? What next? EVERYONE should post crappy titles not related to the content to get people to read them if they dont get a quick answer to an obscure car or part? Clickbait is INSULTING and has no place on this forum. and to imply on a HIGHLY trafficked and used antique auto forum there are no antique car owners is childish. Nor did you acknowledge the COUNTLESS questions that did get answered on this forum. Clickbait???? I don't even know what you re talking about?? Wouldn't my statement ( I've come here for years for help and information and have always tried to help other owners to return the favor whenever possible) acknowledge all the help I've received on this forum in years past? Did someone pee in your Wheaties this morning?? Howard Dennis Edited July 5, 2023 by hddennis (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Gariepy Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 49 minutes ago, hddennis said: Did someone pee in your Wheaties this morning?? You're the one who posted the clickbait topic title "Are There Any Antique Car Owners On Here Anymore?"! So maybe its YOUR WHEATIES? HOWS THIS!? STOP posting topic titles that insult the forum users and its volunteers! What does clickbait mean? Clickbait typically refers to the practice of writing sensationalized or misleading headlines in order to attract clicks. It often relies on exaggerating claims or leaving out key information in order to encourage clicks. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Gariepy Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 RATHER CALL ME TO TELL ME HOW IM WRONG!? FEEL FREE! 520-247-5918 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Our Buicks Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 Yes Howard.....it is 1854011...took the bottom cover off this morning....Like I said this came in on a project 1939 Cadillac V16... Good Luck with your motor....keep us posted on the progress.... Mike 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hddennis Posted July 5, 2023 Author Share Posted July 5, 2023 Mike, Thank you so much for going to all this trouble to help out a fellow antique car owner. Thanks also to everyone else who bothered to respond with suggestions and possible answers. It has restored my faith in this forum. Howard Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nat Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 1 hour ago, hddennis said: Thanks also to everyone else who bothered to respond with suggestions and possible answers. It has restored my faith in this forum. Howard Dennis Great. Nobody likes a whiner. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hddennis Posted July 5, 2023 Author Share Posted July 5, 2023 1 hour ago, nat said: Great. Nobody likes a whiner. And that helps how?? Feel better now? Howard Dennis 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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