I wasn’t the first to do that. It had to be over 30 years ago a friend came over with a Champion Sweet 16 that needed coils. He had brought a pair of the OMC style coils because he heard that they would work. I told him I didn’t see how. The Phelon coils were still available then, but 3 or 4 times the money. So this “Doctor” had to bite the bullet and spring for the correct coils. When they stop manufacturing the Phelon coils there was a need for a substitute. Knowing it was possible, anyone that would give it some thought would figure out that the obvious thing is to file down the laminates. When I started doing videos I thought one would be worthwhile for those that didn’t know it could be done. I will take credit for using a 7/16″ wrench for a gauge though. I’m sure a ton have been done by now. I’ve just finished one and have to do the other for this Champion I have.
A "Boathouse Repair" is one thats done without having tools or the skills to do it properly.
