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It is a widely known problem that the e-ignition units like the one mentioned here are non-reliable at low voltage.. and the threshold for that 'low voltage' is just about at the point where an N's electrical system sets.. so.. If ya got a cherry unit.. your e-ignition works. If ya got a little waer and tear.. it doesn't work. If your starter drags a bit and drawns more current.. and the voltage drops just a tad too much.. the e-ignition will not function. It isn't like points where you get weak spark.. but can still keep on plugging.. the e-ignition is triggered or it isn't... plain electric theory 202. A marginal starter, battery, wireing, resistor or battery can all contribute to this problem. Probably a 'more reliable' option for an e-ignition are those kits you see that still use the points.. but in a low poer scheme just for trigger and switching... not a true breakerless setup.. but slightly less sensitive to voltage fluctuations. A search of the last 1 weeks posts turned up (3) reported problems with e-ignition on a 6v N. And (2) of the posts said they called customer support and were told to put the points back in due to low voltage. E-ignition sure seems like alotta work.. I've heard some have to use a special coil... Looks like a set o' points is MUCH easier and cheaper. Besides... a piece of brown paper bag might get you home when you're on the side of the road with dirty points... won't do it with a burned out e-ignition...
Soundguy
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