Coil clip help

[Racinbob 11,957]

Need some help guys. This might be a really dummy question but I'm stumped. I'm working on a K-161. The coil was shot so I installed a new one;

 

 

Here's my problem. I have this clip that's supposed to be installed.

 

 

I've tried about every combination of ways to reinstall it that I can imagine. Nothing seems right. It's part #237919 on the parts list and reference P. But the drawing shows 2 parts for reference P. The other looks like some sort of little tab which I don't have. Can somebody tell me what I'm doing wrong?

[Terry M-(Moderator) 2,238]

On a Tecumseh, the clip was inserted on the backside..then snapped down on the coil to hold it down....if I remember correctly.

I could be mistaken..

[Ed Kennell 42,082]

Sorry Bob....no help from this dummy.

[Racinbob 11,957]

I'm wondering if there's something different with the aftermarket coil that's keeping me from seeing how it goes on. I'm also concerned about that second part I don't have. I would think something has to secure the coil in place. It's snug but not super tight on the stator.

[Shynon 7,482]

Bob here's a pic of a k161, see the clip behind the coil. hope this helps

[Racinbob 11,957]

Outstanding!! I've been scratching my head all day on this. Thank you so much.

[Shynon 7,482]

Any time Bob let me know it you need anything else.

[Racinbob 11,957]

You bet I will. I wonder if that little tab I mentioned is for the coils that have the plug wire coming out the top instead of bottom. There's one on my K-90. Thanks again. 

 

1 hour ago, Terry M said:

On a Tecumseh, the clip was inserted on the backside..then snapped down on the coil to hold it down....if I remember correctly.

I could be mistaken.

Your memory was serving you correctly. I just couldn't envision it until I saw a picture. Thank you too. 

[Ed Kennell 42,082]

Like Granny said...." Two heads are better than one, even if one is a cabbage head".

[Racinbob 11,957]

Piece of cake once somebody told me what to do. As mentioned, this is an aftermarket coil. The fit was perfect. The two primary wires come out in front of the stator but that won't be a problem. Thanks again guys.

 

Edited November 22, 2016 by Racinbob