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  • #276731
    Mason Biller
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      I’m looking for ignition parts for my elgin 7.5 where would I find them

      #276740
      Buccaneer
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        If you need coils, you may be able to use OMC coils, which is
        easier if your laminates are 7/16″ instead of the 5/8″ ones.
        Points can usually be dressed and re-used.
        Some of the Wico condensers with the screw top post are
        harder to substitute, but there may be some being sold yet.

        Photos of your magneto would help.

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        #276741
        Mason Biller
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          thanks, here’s a picture

          #276748
          Buccaneer
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            Here’s specs for Wico condensers. It may be possible to substitute
            a different style condenser of the same MFD value, but you
            may have to get creative hooking up the terminals.

            Wico condensers usually have their part numbers on the bottom end
            of the condenser.

            wico-cond-info-skinny

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            #276750
            Buccaneer
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              Those coils look like they’re on 5/8″ laminates.
              Tubs has a YouTube video on installing OMC coils
              on that size laminates.
              You just have to make sure you have no clearance
              issues with the flywheel, and you can get the plug
              wire to exit the mag plate where you want.
              https://youtu.be/tVvSB5QxMrw

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              #276758
              seakaye12
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                What’s wrong with the ignition?  Your coils don’t look great but they are not that bad looking either!  Have you tried polishing the points?  Take them off the plate and dis-assemble the pieces.  Polish up the contacts ’til they SHINE with fine grit (600-1200) wet-dry paper or a polishing stone.

                Hopefully it will spark after that. 

                Good running engines;  Love their sound!

                Chuck

                #276759
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                  If those coils have the rubber boots over them, it may just be the boots that are
                  cracked, and the coil may be okay.

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