1967 427 Coil Capacitor

[Joe Aronne]

I have a 67 427 coupe built Nov 66 and when I took the motor apart there was no capacitor on the coil and there was no threads in the coil bracket. The judging manual states one shoud be there but the assembly manual shows that the L36 capacitor AIM was not added till March of 67. Just trying to get an opinion.

[Stephen L.]

Re: 1967 427 Coil Capacitor

My AIM for 67 says the L36 Drawing was added. The capacitor was called out under item 5 which doesn't appear to be an addition. Looks like you need a capacitor to satisfy the AIM and judging

[John H.]

Re: 1967 427 Coil Capacitor

Joe -

If you don't have T.I., you need the capacitor; if you have T.I., you don't.

[joe aronne]

Re: 1967 427 Coil Capacitor

The car has TI but the judging manual does not state that when you read the section on capacitors. It just says that a capacitor should be there regardless of ignition type.

[John H.]

Re: 1967 427 Coil Capacitor

Joe -

If you'll look in the "Big-Block Mechanical" section, Item #10 "Ignition System", "Ignition Coil, Mounting and Capacitor", sub-paragraph "Capacitor" on page 108, you'll find: "Cars optioned with K-66 do not have a capacitor".