Electronic Ignition Question

mbramble

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52 8N Side mount distributor 12V

My 12V conversion, done many years ago by a previous owner, apparently retained the 6V coil because there is a ceramic resistor in the 12V line feeding the + terminal of the coil.

My question is -- when connecting the +/- wires from the electronic ignition module to the coil, should I connect the + directly to the coil, or connect it before the resistor to get a full 12V??

Thank you!
 
52 8N Side mount distributor 12V

My 12V conversion, done many years ago by a previous owner, apparently retained the 6V coil because there is a ceramic resistor in the 12V line feeding the + terminal of the coil.

My question is -- when connecting the +/- wires from the electronic ignition module to the coil, should I connect the + directly to the coil, or connect it before the resistor to get a full 12V??

Thank you!
If you got a 12-volt EI, I suggest you get a true 12-volt coil to replace the 6-volt coil and resistor and do it right. A Standard Motor Products # UC15 or NAPA # IC14 are true 12-volt coils. Do you have or are you installing suppression plug wires?
 
If you keep the point ignition you don't have to do anything. :)
And I may just do that! As an Amazon "tester" I was provided a free no-name electronic ignition module. It has been sitting on the shelf for several months. Finally got my tractor running good again (carb rebuilt and new plugs - 2 were fouled). I am in the process of correcting my wiring to finally include a start switch and get rid of the rat's nest behind the dash.

I figured this might be a good time to try out that module. I have no problem with the points system and if I do install the module I will keep the points setup in the tractor toolbox - just in case!
 
If you got a 12-volt EI, I suggest you get a true 12-volt coil to replace the 6-volt coil and resistor and do it right. A Standard Motor Products # UC15 or NAPA # IC14 are true 12-volt coils. Do you have or are you installing suppression plug wires?
I do not currently have suppression plug wires...
 
Does the no name module's instruction sheet specify plug wires? Some do.

Posting the instructions you got with the module might be helpful in answering some of your questions.
There were NO instructions! I just went back to the item page on Amazon and it is no longer available :) Looked at a couple other items that were similiar - probably the same - and the reviews on both said no instructions!! :)
 
On the bright side it is at least worth what you paid for it.

A proper 12 volt coil will work with points as will suppression wires, so getting those won't be a loss. hook red wires to power and black to ground. If it works you got a free working EI. If it doesn't work, just look at it as you upgraded your coil and wires and throw the EI out.

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52 8N Side mount distributor 12V

My 12V conversion, done many years ago by a previous owner, apparently retained the 6V coil because there is a ceramic resistor in the 12V line feeding the + terminal of the coil.

My question is -- when connecting the +/- wires from the electronic ignition module to the coil, should I connect the + directly to the coil, or connect it before the resistor to get a full 12V??

Thank you!
EI + to ignition switched side of the ballast, there should be no problem keeping the ballast and 6V coil.
 
Such a constant type of response on these forums.....poster asks a straight forward/simple question and the response does not address that, instead goes of into , "you ought to do this or that" or "you should get some other part", etc. :(
 
Such a constant type of response on these forums.....poster asks a straight forward/simple question and the response does not address that, instead goes of into , "you ought to do this or that" or "you should get some other part", etc. :(
I haven't been on this forum for a very long time but good to see the voices or reason and authority (JMOR, Hobo, TOH, etc.) are still around sharing their wisdom and experience!!
 
EI + to ignition switched side of the ballast, there should be no problem keeping the ballast and 6V coil.
I agree with the information Hobo has given.
Such a constant type of response on these forums.....poster asks a straight forward/simple question and the response does not address that, instead goes of into , "you ought to do this or that" or "you should get some other part", etc.
As a “casual observer” I don’t see how this reply could be considered “the voices or reason and authority” he gave nothing in terms of your question. To the average forum viewers, it can’t be seen that he is probably meaning to shake hands under the table with Hobo.
 
I agree with the information Hobo has given.

As a “casual observer” I don’t see how this reply could be considered “the voices or reason and authority” he gave nothing in terms of your question. To the average forum viewers, it can’t be seen that he is probably meaning to shake hands under the table with Hobo.
see it how you like. or be helpful.
 

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