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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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