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I've noticed a broken part under the hood and from what I can tell I believe it is the Ignition Coil mount....correct?
I've tried searching for a replacement mount - does anyone know where I can find one?
(86 F-250)
Last edited by rgreenland; Jun 28, 2025 at 02:23 PM.
Reason: Added Year/Model
Take it to a local fab shop or one of your neighbors if they weld. Have them weld a washer on it, will be good for a long time. They sell the brackets for a 5.0 mustang the same years, but I am not sure it will fit.
I was going to say if you cant weld that part back on or as Dave said a washer I would get a fender washer, it has a larger OD diameter and use it to trap the bracket between the washer and motor.
Dave ----
I was going to say if you cant weld that part back on or as Dave said a washer I would get a fender washer, it has a larger OD diameter and use it to trap the bracket between the washer and motor.
Dave ----
Fender washer sounds good. How about one on both sides with the broken end sandwiched between them with a coating of JB weld as the mayonnaise? Clamp that together for 24 hours and you should be as good as a weld.
Fender washer sounds good. How about one on both sides with the broken end sandwiched between them with a coating of JB weld as the mayonnaise? Clamp that together for 24 hours and you should be as good as a weld.
Regardless of which condiment is used, I'd suggest a slightly different plan of attack. If you simply repair the bracket at the crack, that's still the weak point. Instead, cut the bracket back a half inch or so from the crack. Fabricate a longer repair piece (with the bolt hole near one end) to match the original dimensions, overlapping the existing bracket. Bolt or rivet the two pieces together. Should last a long time.
Regardless of which condiment is used, I'd suggest a slightly different plan of attack. If you simply repair the bracket at the crack, that's still the weak point. Instead, cut the bracket back a half inch or so from the crack. Fabricate a longer repair piece (with the bolt hole near one end) to match the original dimensions, overlapping the existing bracket. Bolt or rivet the two pieces together. Should last a long time.
gee, that might actually be a good idea. You can get metal stock from any hardware store or Tractor supply, HD, Lowe’s, etc.
There are two other mounting points so I would not worry too much.
Regardless of which condiment is used, I'd suggest a slightly different plan of attack. If you simply repair the bracket at the crack, that's still the weak point. Instead, cut the bracket back a half inch or so from the crack. Fabricate a longer repair piece (with the bolt hole near one end) to match the original dimensions, overlapping the existing bracket. Bolt or rivet the two pieces together. Should last a long time.
I dunno, seems your solution will require a lot more time, mustard and lettuce too.
Thank you for the ideas!
My condiment shelf is pretty bare - along with the lack of knowledge in great sandwich making....so I'll keep it simple and go with the plain mayo option and see how that works out! I'm not aware of any sandwich shops close by and pretty sure none of my neighbors are sandwich artists (snobs pay for someone else to make and deliver).
Thanks again for the advise!
Thank you for the ideas!
My condiment shelf is pretty bare - along with the lack of knowledge in great sandwich making....so I'll keep it simple and go with the plain mayo option and see how that works out! I'm not aware of any sandwich shops close by and pretty sure none of my neighbors are sandwich artists (snobs pay for someone else to make and deliver).
Thanks again for the advise!
You fit in just right with us crazies.
When you got it fixed post up a picture of your "sandwich making"
Dave ----
You can use a nut and bolt for your clamp. Put a light coat of oil on the bolt so it doesn't bond to the JB weld. Then you can remove it easily after the epoxy cures.
I was wondering that exact thing.....thanks for answering before I asked!!! Hope to get to the fix this weekend. Thought I had some weld but it was only for plastic.
It worked!
I found a couple perfect washers - then roughed them up good on the inside. Put the pieces all together with some JBWeld (used some oil on a bolt as suggested) then tightened it all down to let it dry for 24 hours.
Wen't back in to place pretty slick.
Thanks all for the suggestions and info!!
Perfect!!! (perfect enough anyway)
RG
You fit in just right with us crazies.
J/K