converting a vintage ob to electronic ignition

[nwcove]

Re: converting a vintage ob to electronic ignition

https://www.denniskirk.com/mikuni/single-fuel-pump.p1609.prd/1609.sku
07-449 - Rectangular Fuel Pump Repair Kit. Late model Mikuni | Snowmobile Parts | MFG Supply

there are some "generic" links to the pump and rebuild kit. the pump can be found cheaper tho.

and if the weather holds this weekend , i really hope to run this motor and not use the oars!! lol

 

[nwcove]

Re: converting a vintage ob to electronic ignition

have yet to get this motor on the water.....cant seem to get time and weather in sync! but heres a short clip of the motor at idle. not as smooth as i would like but, its the best i can get in a barrel. notice the lack of smoke? the fuel is mixed at 16:1 ( 8 liters gas...500ml oil)
1957 rude 10 hp - YouTube

 

[mark in new jersey]

Re: converting a vintage ob to electronic ignition

not only no smoke, but the water in your bucket sure looks cleaner than mine.....

16:? really? wow.....

 

[nwcove]

Re: converting a vintage ob to electronic ignition

not only no smoke, but the water in your bucket sure looks cleaner than mine.....

16:? really? wow.....

the water in the bucket is after about five mins of running at idle.after 15 mins or so....the water is nasty! lol and yes....mixed at 16:1. i mix at that ratio so i dont risk running my 16:1 motors at 24:1. ( may not hurt anyway, but why take the chance over a few cents worth of oil)

 

[Cap'n Chaos]

Re: converting a vintage ob to electronic ignition

No smoke... how did you do that, synthetic oil?

Quit teasing us and go take it for a proper water trial already...

 

[nwcove]

Re: converting a vintage ob to electronic ignition

No smoke... how did you do that, synthetic oil?

Quit teasing us and go take it for a proper water trial already...

no synthetic stuff just the johnson/rude oil....and it does make a puff of smoke when i up the rpms, then you can barely see any again?
and i know.....its just killing me to see how it will run on the water!!! :facepalm:

 

[HighTrim]

Re: converting a vintage ob to electronic ignition

Runs nice Tim!

16:1? You could run that puppy at 60:1 or 100:1 with Amsoil

(editors note: For those that do not know me that was a joke, I do not recommend running any motor so lean, just a FY!)

 

[HighTrim]

Re: converting a vintage ob to electronic ignition

no synthetic stuff just the johnson/rude oil....and it does make a puff of smoke when i up the rpms, then you can barely see any again?
and i know.....its just killing me to see how it will run on the water!!! :facepalm:

The XD series of oil>? If so I also highly recommend that, it is about the best oil I have ever tested. Period.

 

[nwcove]

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The XD series of oil>? If so I also highly recommend that, it is about the best oil I have ever tested. Period.

not sure if its the XD oil. bought a new 25 hp back in 1999 or 2000, it came with 4 liters of oil, and i added another jug to the invoice. sold the motor and kept the full jug. the label is nothing more than a glue spot now. . but the oil is red!? lol

 

[HighTrim]

Re: converting a vintage ob to electronic ignition

that is the XD30.....very good oil.

 

[dkonrai]

Re: converting a vintage ob to electronic ignition

please let us know., what part number for the module? i too am following this post. i have several motors running on single lines. this module interests me . the points are great and simple, but i do like tinkering...
dino

 

[mark in new jersey]

Re: converting a vintage ob to electronic ignition

Is this the module?

Banta Saw - Small Engine Parts and Accessories

 

[nwcove]

Re: converting a vintage ob to electronic ignition

Runs nice Tim!

16:1? You could run that puppy at 60:1 or 100:1 with Amsoil

(editors note: For those that do not know me that was a joke, I do not recommend running any motor so lean, just a FY!)

lol Chris......i bet at those ratios.....if it did smoke.....the smoke would end shortly after the "rattle....bang ...silence"!!

(editors note:.....refer to hightrims editors note!!)

 

[nwcove]

Re: converting a vintage ob to electronic ignition

Is this the module?

Banta Saw - Small Engine Parts and Accessories

yep, that is the module(s) i used.

 

[mark in new jersey]

Re: converting a vintage ob to electronic ignition

do you attribute the reduced smoke to the electronic ignition? Or is it too early to reach that conclusion?

 

[dkonrai]

Re: converting a vintage ob to electronic ignition

yep, that is the module(s) i used.

thank you for the link

dino

 

[HighTrim]

Re: converting a vintage ob to electronic ignition

do you attribute the reduced smoke to the electronic ignition? Or is it too early to reach that conclusion?

No. Oil quality is 1 major factor. Carb needle setting another. An overly rich running motor will smoke more.

 

[nwcove]

Re: converting a vintage ob to electronic ignition

i personally cant attribute the lack of smoke to the modules ( they do advertise multiple spark per ignition ignition cycle for better combustion). have never ran this motor using points. i do agree with Chris on the oil quality. i try to avoid the cheap stuff, and cant afford the high end synthetics! lol

 

[nwcove]

Re: converting a vintage ob to electronic ignition

1957 evinrude 10 - YouTube

ok, for those who wanted to see how this motor ran on the water^ there she is. from hole shot to 31 kmph(19mph) on my 12 ft tinny.
porpoising a bit, and the motor is about 3 inches to deep in the water, so maybe i can get 32 out of it? lol. i ran it for an hour or so,it ran flawlessly at all throttle settings.

 

[HighTrim]

Re: converting a vintage ob to electronic ignition

Very nice. Im sure you are happy~!