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Karl Hamson

09-11-2007 18:50:11




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Ihave read recent posts about electronic ignition. Sounds like the way to go. My question is, are these kits available for 6 volt systems? I have just got my 1923 Hudson running and the condenser is a huge affair which actually makes up one side of the Delco distributor. The engine started up fine but would not rev up. I scabbed on a more modern condenser and it revs up fine but I would like to keep the appearance pretty much original. Reliability is also a factor. Any experience with 6 volt, 6 cylinder motors out there? Changing to 12 volt is not really an option as it has a shaft driven starter generator(unless John T knows how to deal with that issue)
Thanks, Karl

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Bob Kerr

09-11-2007 20:51:53




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 Re: Sorta OT in reply to Karl Hamson, 09-11-2007 18:50:11  
I have a 24 Oldsmobile 6cyl with a Delco (not Delco Remy)igniton system. My Olds has a 60s chevy distributor on it at the time being with the advance welded and the vacuum removed so the spark lever works right, but I have the original Delco,but the pot metal has failed on it. It has a long condenser under the cap. If the new condenser is under the cap and out of sight, it shouldn't make much difference until you find a good correct condenser.I need a Delco distributor for My Olds, but one from a 24 Buick is the exact same. My Take on electronic ignition for a low compression, low RPM engine is that it is just not needed at all and is a waste of money. As for reliability, points are points, they are just a switch. the newer condensers are better than the NOS or originals as the materials are not as prone to breakdown from age. I would just use your old points and new condenser and a new 6v coil. My car is a touring and the original coil mounted under the dash. I am not sure where they are mounted on enclosed cars, but I bet they are under dash also to keep them out of the heat as they couldn't take much. The old ones back then were not often oil filled and the insulation laquer on the windings would cook easily.

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Karl Hamson

09-12-2007 07:25:34




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 Re: Sorta OT in reply to Bob Kerr, 09-11-2007 20:51:53  
Hi Bob
My distributor has a wiping contact between rotor and cap. Cap has bakelite nuts on brass studs to secure plug leads. Condenser is about 2" x 1-1/2" x 1/2" and riveted to distributor side cover. No room for a modern one under cap without major surgery. Coil is a cardboard affair which mounts on the bulkhead in the engine room. I have a couple of spare Delco 6 cyl distributors but caps and rotors are very hard to find. Email is open.
Karl

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Janicholson

09-11-2007 19:23:34




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 Re: Sorta OT in reply to Karl Hamson, 09-11-2007 18:50:11  
6v ignitions are available. Petroncs is one brand. I do not know how the Hudson Delco comp[ares to other units, but there is probable compatibility. JimN



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