Stewart,
Here's a place to start if you're not already aware of it:
http://www.telusplanet.net/public/bboogaar/
...and try these guys too:
http://www.earlyfordv8.org/
BTW, is the coil the same one that's on the Ford CMP? If so, I've got one in the garage you could borrow; but in the long term, you'd best try to find someone like this guy up here:
http://www.fordcollector.com
Check out his service on coils and waterpumps.
Last question: are these electrics basically the same as civvie stuff from that time period, or are they unique to Ford Canada/the military production line?