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Change from distributor to the standard commutator
Posted: Fri Sep 10, 2021 11:37 pm
by jaybee47
How difficult will it be to return to a conventional commutator from a distributor? Is it simply removing the distributor and alternator and installing a generator and timer along with new wiring and coils and coil box?
Re: Change from distributor to the standard commutator
Posted: Fri Sep 10, 2021 11:50 pm
by jsaylor
Alternator can be used with coils. Do you have a working magneto?
Re: Change from distributor to the standard commutator
Posted: Fri Sep 10, 2021 11:57 pm
by Allan
If you have a coilbox, all you need is available from the vendors, but I would go to one of the coil rebuilders for coils rather than buy new ones.
There are alternative timers available, mechanical ones like roller or Anderson flapper style, and electronic ones. Your choice, your expense.
Others will have other ideas.
Allan from down under.