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Somewhere I read the article on how to build this and cannot find it now. I saw one in action at the homecoming and didnt take time to ask about it. For some reason I want to make or purchase one. Anyone have any leads? I dont know the correct name of the thing to do a search.
Thanks in advance.
PS, I am a control electrician and thats why the interest in the odd stuff.

Isn't that a electric fence charger?

Search LeJay stuff or see: http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/50 ... 1440780666

Here’s the drawing from the Lejay Catalog.
Lejay also made a kit.

Here is a photo of the one I have in my coil archive.

got one that was missing tube found that a rain gauge tube works fine. use glass marble not ball bearing.

 
A Test Tube works great for a glass replacemnet.
 

If anyone does not have a LeJay manual, you need to get one. Lots of info!
That is where I learned to rewind generator armatures. Has info for all types of early auto electrical. You will be surprised what you can make out of a T generator or starter. Dan

Got some things to look for at Hershey.

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Tue Jul 20, 2021 1:34 pm

 
A Test Tube works great for a glass replacemnet.
 
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the fuse Is a good addition. when I got mine the points were welded together and the springy part witch the ball hits was burned in two. had to make a new one. a rain gauge tube is about the same length as the coil box looks neat except for the numbers.

 
The "fuse" is actually the glass from a fuse with two electrodes and a spark gap inside.
In addition to the three neon light bulbs, it is an visual display of the spark when the coil fires.