MM U electronic igntion

[Jake Winn]

Im looking to put a pertronix electronic ignition in my 48 UTU. Does anyone know what kit number it takes? Thanks

 

[Ill John]

Jake, I've heard that you need to use "resistance" plug wires with these electronic igns or they tend to "burn out", have you had experience with them in this respect? tia, John

 

[Jake Winn]

I have heard the same thing. I have a Pertronix kit in a John Deere that I have. Set it up with a Pertronix coil and the carbon core wires as per the instructions. It sure runs a lot better than having a mag on it. Starts instantly, doesnt flood as easy. And where I live (Oregon) it gets really damp for a lot of the year, i dont have to worry about points getting corroded.

 

[Ill John]

Thanks for the answer, I'm going to install one in my M670/LP, Pertronix hopefully, didn't know if that was fact or fiction.

 

[R.D.F.]

We've sold lots of these ignitors, failure rate is extremely low, we prefer to sell them with our coil, have never had a failure with that combination yet, of course as soon as I say that it'll probably change, Dale, 920 295 3278.

 

[wauconda jim]

Hey John.I have a Pertronix unit on my UB. I use copper core wires , and never had a problem with it yet. jim

 

[jd plowboy]

im pretty sure it is a 1142 pertronix kit we have in our U molines and a 40511 coil. we havent had any problems with ours. it is the same kit we run in my wd45 allis. there is one on ebay now for $80 shipped for the kit.