BBC Head coil Bracket done..pics

[TJS]

I have it mocked up on the front of the engine cause I did not feel like rolling my run in stand around. I was able to weld the bushings on the back of the bracket and mock up the coil. Now I just have to do a final polish and get some stainless socket head cap screws and then counter sink them in. Anyone know where to get 7/16-14 stainless socket head cap screws. I tried McMaster carr and they do not have what I need in stainless.
Thanks.
T.J.
http://www.tjsperformance.com/images/coilbracket03.jpg
http://www.tjsperformance.com/images/coilbracket04.jpg

[DelawareDave]

I have actually found that Home Depot and Lowes carry a good selection of stainless fasteners. I also bought fine thread nylock SS nuts at one of the local hardware stores. They ordered a box of 20 for me, and gave me the box price. Here are a couple to try as well.
MSC (http://www1.mscdirect.com/CGI/N2DRVSH)
Graingers (http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/wwg/guideBrowse.shtml)

[inwo]

http://www.boltdepot.com/product.aspx?cc=13&cs=71&cm=6&cd=1215
Good company. They will take back any "misorders".

[maddogeast]

hey tj --- not to far from you is the Nutty company,,there at 134 or 135 main st. ( rte.34) derby ct.-- they always have what i'm looking for.. i think they have a web site www.nuttycompany.com but just stop in and look around.

[V1800J]

TJ
That set-up looks real nice. I thought about doing the same set-up but that coil is for short duration applications only (ie drag racing). Do you think it will cause a problem?

[centerhill condor]

Have you considered making these for us less skilled boaters? just an idea.

[drysumpjet]

I have it mocked up on the front of the engine cause I did not feel like rolling my run in stand around. I was able to weld the bushings on the back of the bracket and mock up the coil. Now I just have to do a final polish and get some stainless socket head cap screws and then counter sink them in. Anyone know where to get 7/16-14 stainless socket head cap screws. I tried McMaster carr and they do not have what I need in stainless.
Thanks.
T.J.
http://www.tjsperformance.com/images/coilbracket03.jpg
http://www.tjsperformance.com/images/coilbracket04.jpg
Just to note, McMaster-Carr does have 7/16"-14 stainless capscrews from 3/4" to 4" in legnth
Just as an example the 2" long is part #92196A677 or go to page 2965 on their website www.mcmaster.com

[lucky]

any one call the bolt nazi on the boards ?? alan is a good egg -

[396_WAYS_TO_SPIT]

http://www.boltdepot.com/product.aspx?cc=13&cs=71&cm=6&cd=1215
Good company. They will take back any "misorders".
I order all my stuff frm them! They have great customer service!!!!

[396_WAYS_TO_SPIT]

any one call the bolt nazi on the boards ?? alan is a good egg -
I did and he was an asshole! I willnever call his a$$ again :yuk:

[396_WAYS_TO_SPIT]

The holes in either my aluminum or steel BBC heads are 3/8x16.
Rio
My heads have 7/16 holes in them. What year are your heads? Mine are 1968....

[BOOGEYMAN]

TJ
That set-up looks real nice. I thought about doing the same set-up but that coil is for short duration applications only (ie drag racing). Do you think it will cause a problem?
We run those coils on out street cars and never have a problem. I have nevr heard of a drag racing only coil.

[TJS]

My heads have 7/16 holes in them. What year are your heads? Mine are 1968....
Yup, you are both correct in a way. The pass side front of the head is 7/16 and the driver side front of the head is 3/8-16. Check it out and you will see what I mean. So this means the driver side rear head is 7/16 and the pass side rear head is 3/8.
T.J.

[Moneypitt]

That material isn't thick enough to "counter bore" for allen cap screws. Don't you mean "flat head allens", the type that you "counter sink" flush (usually 82*) ???.........If you order "cap screws" you'll be disappointed...........MP

[TJS]

That material isn't thick enough to "counter bore" for allen cap screws. Don't you mean "flat head allens", the type that you "counter sink" flush (usually 82*) ???.........If you order "cap screws" you'll be disappointed...........MP
Money,
The spacers I machined on the back of the bracket are tig welded to the back of my plate, so this will allow me to run the cap screws. I will post pics when I do this.
T.J.

[Moneypitt]

Money,
The spacers I machined on the back of the bracket are tig welded to the back of my plate, so this will allow me to run the cap screws. I will post pics when I do this.
T.J.
Couldn't tell from the pics. So the counterbores will extend into the standoffs. You might consider the flat heads, especially polished stainless, flush....MP

[superdave013]

Heck, some polished button heads would look nice too. Would not even have to counter bore / sink either.