Reply To: Atom Red Ignition Module

[bwanadon]

Well, here is an ugly update. I could not get the Kawasaki modules to work. I soldered the wire right to the tang and may have overheated the module. Zero spark. In order to get them under the flywheel I modified the mag plate so they would fit. Wait it gets worse. I then bought some Nova II chips. Put those in (I know the may not last) and at this point I’m just looking for a spark. Nope, nothing, nada zippo.

Sooooo, I went back to points. It gets even worse. The “modified” mag plate was rendered inoperable by my obsession to keep the modules under the flywheel (no regrets on that, they need to be under the flywheel). Good news was I found an NOS mag plate for $42 on Ebay. I put the 6hp Johnson back to stock and finally got good spark on both cylinders.

I feel like I’ve been kicked in the knackers a good one but some good has come out of this. I have had the mag plate on and off soooo many time I can do it blindfolded. I made a tool (cut an extension) so I can use a socket in my drill and spin the motor effortlessly. I can stand at the back of the motor and see spark while spinning the motor with the drill. My 62 yo shoulder is thankful. I also took a few online free electronics mini courses and have a good grasp on the workings of a magneto.

I hate Chinese condensers and will build a condenser checker soon.

Thank you Joe. I had thought about reversing the wires but at that point I was done with it.