Super A - convert magneto to coil

My reason for doing this is failing eyesight, now use a magnifying glass for reading and I need to be rid of contact points before it gets worse.

I have read the 12v conversion procedure and think I understand it. After that, I want to order an electronic ignition module and coill from this site.

The questions I have are 1) will the e module fit where the points are and 2) where to mount the coil?.

Can someone offer pointers?

Thanks in advance. Mike.

HOWEVER, if you want a "battery ignition" that uses an "off-the-shelf" electronic igntion unit, you'll have to swap to an IH or Delco distributor conversion unit, the install the appropriate Pertronix EI kit.

I agree with ny friends below, YOU NEED TO FIRST CONVERT FROM THE MAGNETO TO A REGULAR COIL DISTRIBUTOR IGNITION AND THENNNNN NNN CONVERT IT TO THE ELEC IGNITION. Once done then YES the elec switch unit fits easily right in place to replace the points n condensor. Then to get the most bang for the buck and to utilize the benefits the elec switch has to offer I highly recommend you use a high performance 6 volt coil (if they ofer one, otherwise use the stock 6 volt coil) as specified by the elec switch vendor that matches up with yur new elec switch.

MAKE SURE N BUY THE ELEC SWITCH FOR 6 VOLTS AND ESPECIALLYYYYY YYYYY YYY TO MATCH YOUR TRACTORS GROUND (Pos or Neg) and then buy a high performance 6 volt coil to match the switch if they offer one (or the stock 6 volt coil will still work)

Get a good working distributor,,,,, replace points n condensor with the new 6 volt CORRECT GROUND elec switch unit,,,,, ,,mount the new high performance or regular 6 volt coil,,,,, ,,wire it at the CORECT POLARITY (if Pos ground + wires to dist if Neg ground - wires to distributor) ,,,,, ,,,,, you will need an On/Off Ignition Switch of course installed near the dash (post back if you need help on that)

You may wanna check with Pertronix Ignition to see if they offer a 6 volt elec switch and if so at Pos or Neg ground??? then if they offer their own matching coil. AGAIN BE SURE N GET TEH RIGHT VOLTAGE SWITCH AND THE CORRECT GROUND. If they only offer Neg ground and youre at Pos ground you will have to convert over !!!!! !!

John T

"(if Pos ground + wires to dist if Neg ground - wires to distributor)".

Assuming a 6v + ground (current) the hot wire going to the coil would read -6v on a digital meter?. And go to the NEGATIVE terminal???. At close to $100 for the e module you sure don,t to melt it.it

As for the switch I reckon you are saying it,s a ground interrupt and not a voltage capable switch?

It.s a whole lot easier to envision how to wire the 12v - ground wiring.

If you had a mag kill switch which served simply as a to ground connection to kill the mags spark thats NOT the same as an On/Off Ignition switch. It has a BAT input terminal (often fed from ammeters load terminal) and its IGN output terminal is what feeds hot batetry voltage to the coils - when its turned ON.

If you have a simple isolated two pole On/Off mag switch and neither pole is somehow grounded to the dash or the switches case or mounting etc it could be used as a two pole On/Off ignition switch with the BAT input wired to a hot voltage source (like the ammeteres load terminal) and the other IGN output wired down to teh coils - terminal so kts hot when ON

ITS BEST IF YOU STAY AT POS GROUND 6 VOLTS TO USE THE VENDORS WIRING DIAGRAM N NOT LISTEN TO ANY OF US HERE LOL

Be sure n use a e switch for POs ground if you keep the tractor at Pos grnd IF YOU WIRE IT WRONG YOUMAY LET THE SMOKE OUT

John T

This is a working tractor used entirely as a cultivator.

The battery is just about gone, been recharged a dozen times. I have decided that for me it's better to get an alternator at the local salvage yard and gog to a 12v system.

I will locate a used distributor and install the e module. In fact, the existing switch can be wired to break coil ground as some anti-theft devices do.

Thanks again for all the input. Mike.

When you are done your Super A will be set up like virtually every modern automobile and truck. This drastically reduces the chances for a jumper cable polarity error (which can fry the electronic ignition...) should your tractor ever need to be jump started.

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Check your local tractor boneyard for a distributor/coil assembly - or check on Ebay.

And if your magneto is still "hot" you can probably sell it for more than what you'll pay for a used distributor, thus dramatically reducing your finished cost.

John T

If the Correct Police ever locate me they'll put me away for life...(!)

Bob M

Thanks, Mike