steamdave | 17/08/2009 03:39:27 |
526 forum posts 45 photos | Hello all Does anyon know a source of low tension coils in the UK? I need one for an igniter fired hit 'n' miss engine. Hemmingway does not stock them. I would imagine a call to one of the US engine specailists is required, but which one? If no source is known, is it possible to use a normal car / bike / lawn mower 6v coil and just use the secondary winding (keeping the primary out of circuit)? Dave The Emerald Isle |
Ian S C | 17/08/2009 12:59:46 |
![]() 7468 forum posts 230 photos | I'm not too sure of the circuit used but some of the opperators of hit and miss engines here use fluorescent light ballast coils,maybe worth a try.I'll see if I can find out more.Yours IAN.S.C. |
Johan van Zanten | 17/08/2009 18:59:16 |
![]() 52 forum posts 98 photos | Hello Dave,
Here in Holland many stationairy engine men use a ballast coil from an old FL armature. I use it myself on 2 model engines. You need the old fashion coils with iron and wire, not the electronic ones. They need a battery of 12 volts for a strong spark.
I don't think a normal ignition coil will do the job.
regards, Johan. |
steamdave | 18/08/2009 08:17:22 |
526 forum posts 45 photos | Thanks Ian and Johan. Seems like I need to look for an old fashioned Fluorescent starter! Dave The Emerald Isle |
Ian S C | 18/08/2009 11:42:46 |
![]() 7468 forum posts 230 photos | YOUR SPOT ON Johan,I forgot about the electronic system on the newer lighting sets.IAN.S.C |
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