IAtractorKid
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Hey guys! So the 656 I'm working on has been converted to electronic ignition (pertronix ignitor). This was done shortly after the owner noticed it was running poorly and lacking power. Now I have found some mechanical issues, but had a few electrical questions as well.
First, coil says external resistor required, but I don't see one. Is it not needed with the 12v electronic ignition? It is not Pertronix's flamethrower coil they recommend.
Secondly, tractor has copper core plug wires but I see online that carbon core wires are recommended with the electronic ignitions. Should I change them and why?
Lastly, it has Autolite 3116 non-resistor plugs in it. I would typically install 386's but am wondering if it matters as much with distributor ignition as it does with magnetos.
Basically I don't want to go spending someone else's money on unnecessary changes, but will go ahead with them if its going to make tractor run better.
Thanks for the help!!
First, coil says external resistor required, but I don't see one. Is it not needed with the 12v electronic ignition? It is not Pertronix's flamethrower coil they recommend.
Secondly, tractor has copper core plug wires but I see online that carbon core wires are recommended with the electronic ignitions. Should I change them and why?
Lastly, it has Autolite 3116 non-resistor plugs in it. I would typically install 386's but am wondering if it matters as much with distributor ignition as it does with magnetos.
Basically I don't want to go spending someone else's money on unnecessary changes, but will go ahead with them if its going to make tractor run better.
Thanks for the help!!