[Steve Davis]

If turns out that you are unable to make the connection to the coil, it's not too hard to wind a new one. Get one of those clear plastic sewing machine bobbins and wind it full of wire that is about the same gauge as the original wire, the exact number of turns isn't too critical. If you have a sewing machine, you could probably use it to wind the bobbin. If not, put a bolt through the bobbin and chuck it in a drill. Mount the bobbin inside the outer coil form and you are all set.

Steve