Electronic ignition conversion for AQ130D

[big_b]

I have my parts in for my AQ130D to convert from points to electronic ignition .. I have a few questions..

Will the timing be that far off from what it is now ? I have it set to 12 degrees at idle.. Will I for sure have to re-adjust timing much, just curious ?


Also right now I do not have a resistor on the ignition switch to reduce the voltage to the coil .. Is this really required when using a electronic ignition ?

I am sure the voltage is reduced to prevent premature wear on the points..

If a resistor is recomended then does anyone know how big of a resistor I need ?

Thanks !

 

[PiratePast40]

Re: Electronic ignition conversion for AQ130D

The kit should have instructions. Yes - check your timing afterwards. No you don't need a resister in the circuit.

The conversion kits work just fine.

 

[captmello]

Re: Electronic ignition conversion for AQ130D

The kit should have instructions. Yes - check your timing afterwards. No you don't need a resister in the circuit.

The conversion kits work just fine.

sorry to question pp40, but my understanding is that the resistor is also there to protect the coil from overheating which is why many seem to switch to the internally resisted coils. Personally, unless instructed by the electronic conversion manufacturer, I would leave the resister in line.

If your not sure, ask the ignition part manufacturer.

 

[big_b]

Re: Electronic ignition conversion for AQ130D

Hey PP40 I changed the gear box on the outdrive .. works great ! Had it out last night .. just have a little arcing between the coil wire and the block now .. I am thinkning the small crack in the coil is the culprit

Atleast we were on the water last night and did not get stuck .. Time to install my transducer for my new fish finder too !

 

[PiratePast40]

Re: Electronic ignition conversion for AQ130D

sorry to question pp40, but my understanding is that the resistor is also there to protect the coil from overheating which is why many seem to switch to the internally resisted coils. Personally, unless instructed by the electronic conversion manufacturer, I would leave the resister in line.

If your not sure, ask the ignition part manufacturer.

Fighting with computer problems right now so really don't have time to look it up. My understanding - and I could certainly be wrong - is that at low rpm, the long time that the points are open means that the voltage is higher when the field collapses, thus the points burn out quicker at low rpm without a resister. Now that could be completely wrong and someone will come back and comment on my vivid imagination. Of course, not as good as the story about Elvis and the easter bunny floating by eating nanner samiches ....

 

[PiratePast40]

Re: Electronic ignition conversion for AQ130D

Hey PP40 I changed the gear box on the outdrive .. works great ! Had it out last night .. just have a little arcing between the coil wire and the block now .. I am thinkning the small crack in the coil is the culprit

Atleast we were on the water last night and did not get stuck .. Time to install my transducer for my new fish finder too !

Good lookin' crew you have there!!!!!

Hope you get the wiring problem worked out. Once you figure it out, it's really not any kind of magic. Sometimes I have to print out the directions or the drawing and touch each item on the boat and cross off the step as I read the instructions.

You might want to invest in a pressure and vacuum tester to minimize the chances of getting water in the drive after you replaced the gearbox. At the very least, crack the drain occasionally to see if there's any water in there. Somewhere down the road, you might also want to remove the lower unit to check for metal shavings and babbit material in the strainer. The way my luck works, if I don't do it the right way, something comes by to bite me on the backside