updating a 63 40 hp evinrude to electronic ignition>???

[xtremefisher1]

what are the odd of changeing a 63 rude from mag to electronic iginition? can it be done? whats your opinion?

 

[F_R]

Re: updating a 63 40 hp evinrude to electronic ignition>???

I don't know if they are still made, but there used to be a module that replaced the points and condenser.

Personally, I think the old OMC Universal Magneto was pretty darn good. I wouldn't change it. But that's just me.

 

[JB]

Re: updating a 63 40 hp evinrude to electronic ignition>???

I like magnetos too.

 

[Faztbullet]

Re: updating a 63 40 hp evinrude to electronic ignition>???

If you can find some of the old Atomic modules these will do away with points and condenser. I installed quite a few years ago and they work great. Really helps out if armature plate is sloppy...

 

[lindy46]

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Keep it original

 

[1946Zephyr]

Re: updating a 63 40 hp evinrude to electronic ignition>???

Personally. I think the factory magneto system is a lot cheaper and easier to find when things fail. Parts for electronic ignitions are spendy and really don't do anything for engine performance.

 

[HighTrim]

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Yup the ATOM Ignition Modules are still made up here in Canada eh!

I know a few AOMCI members that have done the change with success, never tried it myself.

http://www.bantasaw.com/catalog/browse.asp?i=199

 

[kfa4303]

Re: updating a 63 40 hp evinrude to electronic ignition>???

I would keep it in the universal magneto set up too. They're so reliable and easy to work on that I wouldn't bother trying to "fix" it. Just my 2 pennies.

 

[HighTrim]

Re: updating a 63 40 hp evinrude to electronic ignition>???

I know a guy that did it just for the reason Faztbullet stated, his mag plate was sloppy on his early 50s 15hp and was having trouble setting the points.

Funny thing is, with a faulty bearing, the mag plate was the least of his worries.

I could see this being used where the original ignition is just too hard to find in certain locations, or to just say you did it.

 

[xtremefisher1]

Re: updating a 63 40 hp evinrude to electronic ignition>???

if to say i was to go this route what would i need to do ? what would i need to change?? just looking at possibilities..

 

[Faztbullet]

Re: updating a 63 40 hp evinrude to electronic ignition>???

If you use the modules it takes longer to remove flywheel than to install them. To install you remove the points and condenser,mount with single screw, attach coil primary wire and your done. It uses the coils position to magnet to fire in time. I installed about 30 sets of these when Sierra carried them and the duck hunters loved em as the engine started quicker and idled much better...

 

[1946Zephyr]

Re: updating a 63 40 hp evinrude to electronic ignition>???

Well, darn. It might be worth a try.

 

[xtremefisher1]

Re: updating a 63 40 hp evinrude to electronic ignition>???

well guys i think i will give it a try just to see and let everyone know how i made out with it after the holidays.. sounds like a neat little setup but who knows maybe it might just backfire in my face as to the ease of use it will be..

i will keep you guys posted..

if anyone has anymore info or if anyone has already done this please let us all know...

 

[HighTrim]

Re: updating a 63 40 hp evinrude to electronic ignition>???

I have heard if you get no fire after the install , reverse the wires

 

[Steve A W]

Re: updating a 63 40 hp evinrude to electronic ignition>???

Here's a little more info;
http://www.aomci.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1305035943
Good Luck.
Steve A W

 

[xtremefisher1]

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does anyone know if you can use these atom modules with electric start ????

 

[jay_merrill]

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You can try these (go to middle of the page - Nova II modules).

http://gardentractorpullingtips.com/a1elect.htm

They will work in pretty much any magneto ignition motor, as long as the flywheel has only one magnet. I ran a pair in a Johnson 6hp outboard for several years. My only negative observation, was that I felt that the engine didn't idle as well as with conventional ignition.

 

[xtremefisher1]

Re: updating a 63 40 hp evinrude to electronic ignition>???

well guys i have purchased the atom modules and will be installing them soon to find out if they work or not as intended.. i will let everyone know the results and will post a u-tube video with them once i get it all back together.

 

[samo_ott]

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Would like to hear how it goes...

 

[xtremefisher1]

Re: updating a 63 40 hp evinrude to electronic ignition>???

well everyone i just installed the ATOM MODULES today. i have spark but havent tryed tgo actually start the motor as of yet. i am in need of some parts before i give her a actuall realt start up. i will let you guys know how that goes in the enxt few days as i will be recicveing some parts soon,

i will make a video for everyone to see how it starts and all the good stuff. thats if it starts and if it doesnt then no video lol