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1972 need coil

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djleighton
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1972 need coil

Post by djleighton »

Just got this and looks like it needs a coil, will at be hard to find? Any ideas?

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ziggster
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Re: 1972 need coil

Post by ziggster »

Finding obsolete parts like a 1972 Kawasaki Arctic Cat coil can be challenging, but it's not impossible.
  • Online Snowmobile Forums like this one: Join snowmobile enthusiast forums and communities. Members often share information about parts availability, swap meets, and potential sources for obsolete parts.
  • Online Auctions and Marketplaces: Websites like eBay and Facebook Marketplace sometimes have vintage snowmobile parts for sale. Search using specific keywords related to your coil.
  • Specialized Online Stores: Look for online stores that specialize in vintage snowmobile parts. These stores may have a collection of hard-to-find parts, including obsolete coils.
  • Vintage Snowmobile Clubs: Connect with vintage snowmobile clubs or associations. Members often have knowledge of sources for rare parts and may be willing to help.

    Then there is custom fabrication, basically a coil rewind. If finding an exact match is proving difficult, consider consulting with snowmobile repair shops or custom fabricators. They might be able to repair your existing coil or create a suitable replacement.

    In some cases it is possible to rewind an old snowmobile ignition coil, but it's a complex and specialized process that requires technical knowledge, equipment, and skills in electrical engineering. Rewinding an ignition coil involves removing the old wire winding, calculating the correct number of turns and wire gauge for the new winding, and then carefully winding the new wire onto the coil core. You might be able to find a shop that rewinds old snowmobile coils.
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