091 Ignition Coil

[Dennis C.]

Hi,

Paragon has a 091 ignition coil listed in their catalog that they say is a made in USA, licensed GM reproduction, not a re-sleeved unit. They indicate the part is embossed with the correct part number and the words Delco Remy.

Does any one have an experience with this part?

Thanks.

Dennis

[Bruce B.]

Re: 091 Ignition Coil

Dennis,
Here are a few pictures of the GM Restoration Parts coil which I believe came from Corvette Central. It does have "Delco Remy" on the top.
It looks good except for the 2 square bosses next to the tower where the wires attach. These can be "modified".
There is no indication of where it is manufactured.
I understand most of the Corvette suppliers are on backorder on this item for some reason.
Bruce B

[John D.]

Re: 091 Ignition Coil

My 63 has a NOS 091. I pulled the string. The embossed info is near the bottom of the coil-not at the top.
Check the archives as we have talked about this quite a bit. JD

[Dennis C.]

Re: 091 Ignition Coil

Guy's

Thanks for the information.

John, I tried a search of the archives using C1 ignition coil and then coil and didn't come with anything, but I will try again.

Regards,

Dennis

[Dave S.]

Re: 091 Ignition Coil

My 63 has a NOS 091. I pulled the string. The embossed info is near the bottom of the coil-not at the top.
Check the archives as we have talked about this quite a bit. JD

John,
There is a very good article in Restorer Volume 22 Number 2 about that. Conclusion is that the 091 could be high or low. It contains other info about 091 coils and is well worth reading.

[Jack H.]

Re: 091 Ignition Coil

Plus, you'll get an education about the primary side mounting bosses that were mentioned as being 'incorrect' but could be 'modified' earlier in this thread. You'll find that statement is technically incorrect as there were early and late versions of the '091 coil with this reproduction modeled after the late version which differs in geometry/construction from the factory original coil used on a 1961-62E (possibly into 1963E) car...

[Dennis C.]

Re: 091 Ignition Coil

My paper copies don't go back that far. However, I do have the cd and tried to look up issue 22. The link for Ignition Coil Update article doesn't work. When I step through each article and come to the article titled Ignition Coil Update the article "The Corvette Bookshelf" is displayed.

I did find an article under topics called "Identifying 52-74 Factory Installed Delco Remy Ignition Coils". Is there different information in the article I can not locate?

Regards,

Dennis

[Dennis C.]

Re: 091 Ignition Coil

Dennis,
Here are a few pictures of the GM Restoration Parts coil which I believe came from Corvette Central. It does have "Delco Remy" on the top.
It looks good except for the 2 square bosses next to the tower where the wires attach. These can be "modified".
There is no indication of where it is manufactured.
I understand most of the Corvette suppliers are on backorder on this item for some reason.
Bruce B

I ordered one from Paragon today, they had it in stock.

Regards,

Dennis

[Dan H.]

Re: 091 Ignition Coil

Dennis,
Here are a few pictures of the GM Restoration Parts coil which I believe came from Corvette Central. It does have "Delco Remy" on the top.
It looks good except for the 2 square bosses next to the tower where the wires attach. These can be "modified".
There is no indication of where it is manufactured.
I understand most of the Corvette suppliers are on backorder on this item for some reason.
Bruce B

Hi Bruce, the coil as pictured appears to be a 63/64 style with 091 lettering at the top as per 'Restorer' article with the lettering moving to bottom after 1967 for service replacements. Assume the modification of the bosses are the drilling of the holes for the tabs of the lock plates. I notice that Paragon has the logo moved to the bottom of the coil now in their repro GM Restoration product. So, for Judging, top placement or bottom placement of 091?
Dan
Oops, did it again, found second article by Ken Kayser which concludes either 'high' or 'low' 091 embossment until 67 when all went to bottom placement. Sooo, all is well JD!
Dan

[Michael H.]

Re: 091 Ignition Coil

My 63 has a NOS 091. I pulled the string. The embossed info is near the bottom of the coil-not at the top.
Check the archives as we have talked about this quite a bit. JD

I heard the original print for the 091 calls for the embossed "091" to be near the top of the can.

Supposedly, the print was redrawn in the late 60's and showed the "091" near the bottom.

[Dennis C.]

Re: 091 Ignition Coil

Here is the current GM reproduction from Paragon.

Dennis

[Timothy B.]

Re: 091 Ignition Coil

Here are pictures of the 091 I have showing the top and location of #'s.

https://www.forums.ncrs.org/showthread.php?t=66826

[John D.]

Re: 091 Ignition Coil

Dan, Yes all is well with my NOS coil. If is far more correct than a repro no matter where the 091 is located.
I am still waiting to see an original 091 with the embossed numbers at the top. Anyone have a pic they can post? Thanx, JD

Besides Ken's article Dale Pearman said the same thing about the 091's.